EAGLES:Coach Jon Penberthy told the Fresno Bee the program has never been beyond the first round of the CIF State playoffs. The Eagles squeaked by Granada Hills Charter 60-59 in the regional final to punch the program's first-ever ticket to a CIF State final. PANTHE...
Wilson was a sophomore, Rancho Christian didn’t have enough players to field a team last year until December 27 when its transfers were eligible, and they still had a decent season but lost to Ivy League arch rival Moreno Valley in the quarterfinals of the CIFSS Division 2AA playoffs. ...
Entering the regional playoffs, the Oakland Tech girls had a streak of three straight CIF state championships and were looking to tie the state record of four. That streak was snapped in the D2 North semifinals, but the city still has a shot at winning a state title with Oakland High girl...
LIGHTHING:Sage Hill was in the CIF Southern Section Open Division playoffs where it took on juggernauts like Sierra Canyon and Ontario Christian, but it prepared the Lightning for the CIF State Division I tournament. Sage Hill beat Windward in the regional final. Top play...
Brackets for the CIF State boys’ basketball playoffs were scheduled to be released on Sunday afternoon. Knight’s Zi’aire Hardwell (10) reacts to a basket in the last moments of the CIF Southern Section Division 3AA final. (Don Leach / Staff Photographer) ...
After the win on Tuesday, Centennial players and coaches credited the confidence they gained by playing in a 71-59 loss to overall state No. 6 St. Joseph of Santa Maria in the CIF Central Section D1 playoffs. Obviously, down in D2, that confidence has paid off. The team does rely on...