High School Basketball Roundup: January 3, 2026
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This roundup covers recent high school basketball action, featuring notable performances from teams and players across Southern california.Ontario christian continues its dominant season, while several other teams secured vital wins to bolster their playoff prospects.
Boys Basketball
La Mirada Defeats Crespi, Boosting Open Division Hopes
La Mirada (11-6) defeated Crespi 68-57, strengthening their case for inclusion in the Southern Section Open Division playoffs. https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/basketball/ Jordyn Houston led the Matadores with 17 points.
Heritage Christian Wins League Game
In an Olympic League matchup,Heritage Christian triumphed over whittier Christian 59-21. Houston Rolle was the leading scorer for Heritage Christian, contributing 17 points.
Girls Basketball
Ontario Christian Remains Undefeated
Ontario Christian extended its perfect record to 16-0 with a dominant 100-49 victory over Carondelet. tatianna griffin showcased an remarkable performance with 32 points and 11 rebounds, while Kaleena Smith added 29 points. https://www.ocregister.com/sports/highschool/girls-basketball/
Brentwood Hands Thousand Oaks Second Loss
Brentwood defeated Thousand Oaks 73-50, giving Thousand Oaks only their second loss of the season. reena White led the Eagles with 21 points.
Troy Wins League Opener
Troy secured a 59-42 victory over Sonora in their league opener. Lexi Joko had a career night, scoring a game-high 26 points. https://www.dailynews.com/sports/highschool/girls-basketball/
Key Takeaways
* Ontario Christian’s Dominance: The Ontario Christian girls’ basketball team continues to be a force, maintaining a perfect 16-0 record.
* Playoff Implications: La Mirada’s win over crespi is notable as they push for a spot in the competitive Open Division playoffs.
* Strong Individual Performances: Several players had standout performances, including tatianna Griffin, Kaleena Smith, Reena White, and Lexi Joko.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as the high school basketball season progresses. teams will continue to battle for league championships and playoff positioning in the coming weeks.