Westchester sophomore Reign Waugh found confidence in her gameplay through competing in AAU basketball. Competition with AAU helped her contribute to the CIF City Section Open Division champion Westchester Lady Comets.
Crenshaw high school basketball star Quincy Reese Jr. was killed on Saturday night in South Los Angeles. The 16-year-old is remembered for his passion for basketball as well as his proficient academic efforts.
The King/Drew girls’ basketball team had a 16-15 overall record and placed second in the Coliseum League with an 8-1 record.
Hamilton sophomore Jade Fort helped take the Yankees girls basketball team go on a deep run in the CIF Division I City Section playoffs.
The efforts of the King/Drew boys’ basketball team would get them Coliseum League and City Section honors. The Golden Eagles had a 16-17 overall record and became Coliseum League champions with their 9-1 League record.
Dorsey junior Heaven Halibyton is a dual-sport athlete, competing in basketball and volleyball. She has been on the varsity teams of both sports for two years.
The Open Division City Section Boys Basketball Championship came down to the wire. The Fairfax Lions worked to close a 10-point deficit to two but could not overcome the Taft Toreadors, who secured a 64-62 victory.
The Westchester Lady Comets relied on their defense to defeat the sharp-shooting Granada Hills Highlanders 51-44, winning the 2022 CIF City Section girls’ basketball Open Division Championship.
Scoring accuracy and a tough defense would give the Vaughn White Tigers girls basketball team an 69-37 edge over the Washington Prep Generals to win the Division III City Section Championship. White Tigers junior Yamileth Ferreira noted how she grew up with her teammates and how that familiarity is an asset. “It was just the journey playing with them,” Ferreira said. “I just loved every game.” The Generals struggled with turnovers early in the game while the White Tigers extended their possessions with offensive rebounds. This allowed Ferreira to lead Vaughn in a 7-2 run. Washington Prep junior guard India
The Fairfax Lions defeated the Crenshaw Cougars 74-71 in the first round of the CIF City Section Open Division playoffs. Rebounding and shooting accuracy helped the Lions secure the victory.
The Jimmy Kimmel L.A. Bowl gave back to the community by hosting a Day of Play for students at La Tijera Charter Academy. Student Athletes from Washington State and Fresno State visited the school to lead the youth through drills in various sports, including basketball, soccer, and football.
The UCLA Bruins women’s basketball team relied on second-chance points and a strong defense to snap the Women of Troy’s undefeated record with a 59-56 victory. The Bruins outrebounded USC on the offensive end 20-9. That led them to score 23 second-chance points, 11 more than USC.
Jerrold Smith II is a Los Angeles multi-hyphenate who may be a familiar face to you. Best known for his most recent on-screen credits in HBO Max’s original series, Sweet Life: Los Angeles, and Netflix’s outbreak competition series, Floor is Lava, his work doesn’t stop just stop there.
Elijah Anderson used his talent in basketball to earn an opportunity to compete at the college level. The recent alum of Inglewood high school now attends Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Inglewood junior Caelyn Cambridge manages her life as a student athlete with confidence and drive.