Several local schools battled in the CIF State tournament, and a few remain in contention to possibly compete in the State title game. The Chatsworth Chancellors boys basketball team got their revenge on the Westchester Comets by beating them 75-61 on Saturday.
Junior Christina Gray has no problem helping maintain the Carson Colts women’s track and field legacy. She has won City Section championships and competed in the CIF State meet during her first two years with Carson.
The 2024 Paris Paralympics will start on August 28 and Team USA will have 220 athletes competing. Among them is Rancho Cucamonga native Arelle Middleton who will be competing in the F64 shot put and F64 discus.
With St. Mary’s Academy last season, Jayla Cigar-Dingle reached the CIF State championship meet. She will be heading to Sacramento State University on a full-ride and will be competing on their track and field team under the tutelage of Kyra Jefferson.
The Saint Mary’s Academy Belles girl’s track and field team built a bond of talent and teamwork which helped them excel in the Division IV Southern Section Championships and compete in the CIF State Meet.
Carson junior Kameryn Hurst aimed to be the best player on the field for the Colts football team and the fastest runner for the track and field team this past season.
The Carson Colts girls track and field team continues on their reign of dominance with their win in the 2024 CIF City Section Championships. The Colts have won the City Section title for the eighth consecutive time.
After putting on a strong passing performance and implementing suffocating defense in the first half, the Fairfax Lions fell to the Ferndale Wildcats 21-29 in the 7-AA State Championship.
The Carson Colts track and field team concluded their season with a trip to the CIF State Championship, where they competed in sprints, mid-distance, throws and jumps.
Crenshaw senior Dechelle Brackett is a dual-sport athlete, competing in flag football and track. She is the captain of the Cougars girls flag football team.
Sierra Canyon high school basketball standouts Judea “Juju” Watkins and LeBron “Bronny” James Jr. were elected to be 2023 McDonald’s All-Americans. The high school hosted an assembly to honor the two student athletes on Monday.
Washington Prep senior Anthony Whitsey is a multisport athlete who has competed in football, track and field, basketball, and baseball. This year marked his fourth year playing varsity football.
Junior sprinter Ryan Lacefield has the passion and perseverance to maintain the winning legacy that the Carson High School girls track and field team is known for. Her efforts would help the Colts win their 6th consecutive City Section Championship.
Jojo McIntosh has been putting in work since his senior season started at the University of Washington. The safety made seven tackles and one pass break up during the Huskies’ 16-21 loss to the Auburn Tiger on September 1.
Competing at the Varsity level can be rigorous, especially for a freshman. Sophomore guard Christian Johnson had to get his footing in Varsity quickly, during his first year in high school.