Girls’ basketball player of the year: Kaleena Smith of Ontario Christian
As the smallest player on the court, 5-foot-6 sophomore guard Kaleena Smith of Ontario Christian High still makes the greatest impact with her skills, intellect…
Boys’ basketball player of the year: Brayden Burries of Eastvale Roosevelt
There’s no doubt who was the best high school basketball player in California this season.From start to finish, Brayden Burries of Eastvale Roosevelt rose to…
Column: Never too late to make resolutions for the year ahead
Sportswriters should make a yearly commitment to readers so they know where they are coming from. It doesn’t mean every commitment can be fulfilled, but…
Column: Damien High’s Nate Garcia is latest 7-foot basketball star
Standing next to 7-foot center Nate Garcia of Damien High is like reaching the top of a mountain. You feel in awe, especially when you…
Caitlin Clark cut from the Paris Olympics? This snub stinks
She has been shoved, smacked, walloped and whacked. She’s been hip-checked, hammered, steamrollered and smothered. In the last month, Caitlin Clark has endured the typical…
Cameron Brink thrilled she will compete in Paris Olympic Games
Before USA Basketball 3x3 national team director Jay Demings officially offered Cameron Brink a spot on the Paris Olympics teams, she was in tears. “Oh…
Boys’ basketball player of year: Trent Perry, Harvard-Westlake
Trent Perry smiles so much during basketball games that photographers can’t help but focus their cameras on his face. He’s always showing his joy at…
Sondheimer: City Section showing way on how to crack down on violators
For those wondering why City Section teams are having a hard time competing against the best in the sports of football and basketball at the…
Philip Rivers first person: ‘The Gates Rule’ overruled playbook
Even though Antonio Gates didn’t play college football, and was a basketball player at Kent State, he rounded into one of the greatest tight ends…