Oakland Tech's ArDarious Grayson is the kind of point guard every coach dreams about having. His competitive spirit and leadership have propelled the team to success.
Etiwanda finished their incredible journey by winning a third consecutive CIF Open Division championship, concluding the high school careers of standout players Grace Knox and Aliyahna Morris.
We were 45 minutes late getting down here, and they were just shell-shocked. I just told my guys, 'Just calm down. There's three more quarters.'
Archbishop Mitty's rematch with Ontario Christian turned into a season-shifting moment as the latter overcame an earlier loss to claim the top rank, sealing a notable victory at the Sabrina Ionescu Showcase despite Mitty's junior star McKenna Woliczko facing a season-ending knee injury, which casts a shadow on the team's future now losing one of their key players.
After 19 consecutive victories, Mira Costa faced a formidable opponent in Anaheim Canyon, who bested them 77-72, showcasing standout performances from Brandon Benjamin and Staf Yilmazturk.
"Every game in the East Bay Athletic League is tough... but we weathered that part and we started to play the way we're capable of playing." - Dublin Coach Tom Costello
Player development has become the favorite term to describe what parents and others are seeking when children participate in sports. It's about helping young players grow in their skills.