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Serra cruises past Compton Centennial, 74-50
Vaughn Autry, whose father died last month, leads the emotionally charged Cavaliers to the Southern California Division III title and a berth in the state championships.
A look ahead at Saturday's Southern California high school basketball regional title games
Both the boys' and girls' contests offer some interesting matchups.
Edison left-hander Henry Owens shuts out Los Alamitos
The junior strikes out nine Griffins in three innings (and 12 in all) to set the tone in a 2-0 victory for the Chargers.
Mater Dei, Westchester players have warm acquaintance
They'll vie for the Southern California Division I regional title, but many already have faced off in summer play.
For Robert Feathers, the 'sky is the limit' in volleyball
The Los Angeles Loyola junior's height and agility make him a top college prospect, but he still has second thoughts about a decision to give up basketball.
Chaminade takes advantage of a break
Eagles defeat Encino Crespi, 4-3, in eight innings after Celts ace Ryon Healy has to leave the mound.
Long Beach Poly trio powering team forward
Freshman Roschon Prince, senior Shelton Boykin and junior Ryan Anderson are leading the Jackrabbits in their deepest postseason run in eight years.
Orange Lutheran defeats Bishop Amat in baseball, 12-3
Lutheran sends a message that it has what it takes to be a title contender in the Trinity League.
Southern California regional basketball semifinals
A look at Saturday's matchups in Division I games for boys and girls.
Woodland Hills Taft's victory epitomizes this time of year
A close win over Lawndale Leuzinger puts the Toreadors in the Division I semifinals.
A preview of Thursday's regional playoff games
Leuzinger boys to face Taft and Long Beach Poly takes on Etiwanda; Bishop Amat will play Agoura on girls’ side.
Taft holds off Loyola, Poly routs Crenshaw in first round of Southern California regional
The Cubs miss three shots in final eight seconds, enabling Toreadors to win, 66-65, and advance to Division I quarterfinals.
Southern California high school basketball regionals begin Tuesday
In boys’ action, Los Angeles Loyola plays Woodland Hills Taft, while Long Beach Poly faces Los Angeles Crenshaw. The top girls’ game is Etiwanda against Moreno Valley Canyon Springs.
L.A. Westchester playing like No. 1 team
The Comets may be seeded No. 2, but they’re rising above the rest, going into Division I Southern California Regionals.
High school basketball championships: Saturday's games
Westchester and Taft meet in the City Section Division I boys' final, highlighting 16 title games.
L.A. Price holds off Orange Lutheran for title
Price captures the Southern Section Division 4AA boys’ championship with 73-70 win.
An emotional day for Corona Santiago’s Nick Hurtado
Hurtado makes the first pitch of the Sharks’ season, then prepares for lengthy, difficult treatment to battle cancer in his knee.
Dwayne Polee Jr. rises above just dunking
Polee has long been known for his aerobatics, but he has improved his overall game and is now a hot college recruit. His immediate goal, though, is helping Westchester High win the City Section title.
La Verne Lutheran upsets top-seeded Windward to win Southern Section Division 5AA boys’ basketball title
Bruce English’s 15-foot jumper at the buzzer wins it for La Verne Lutheran.
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