Top stars, best performances last week in Southern California high school basketball (Feb. 28-Mar. 5)
The final week of the high school basketball season in California is underway and the state's top teams are making their final pushes towards capturing a state championship. Here’s a quick look at some of the top stars and individual performances from the past week throughout SoCal.
Note: Entries are based on information provided by coaches, statisticians, media members and high school basketball fans. Don’t see any details for your team’s game? Email some notes and/or stats to bodie@scorebooklive.com.
SOCAL TOP STARS (Feb. 21-26)
Dusty Stromer, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame boys basketball: Stromer had 19 points, 13 rebounds, three steals and two blocks against San Marcos last week.
Evan Record, San Marcos boys basketball: Record knocked down seven three-pointers in last week's loss to Sherman Oaks Notre Dame.
Dylan Lawson, Sunny Hills boys basketball: Lawson had a double double with 19 points and 18 rebounds in a state playoff win against Monte Vista last week.
Jake Hall, Carlsbad boys basketball: Hall had 37 points and went 17-17 from the free throw line in last week's triple overtime state playoff loss to Foothill.
Jaden Matusalem, Mt. Carmel boys basketball: Matusalem had 26 points in Saturday's loss to Viewpoint.
Donovan Desha, Millikan boys basketball: Desha had 29 points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals in last week's game against Bravo.
Sebastian Chandler, Harbor Teacher boys basketball: Chandler had 25 points, ten rebounds, three assists, and three steals against Kennedy last week.
Chloe Briggs, Ontario Christian girls basketball: Briggs had 40 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists in last week's win against Del Norte.
Jennifer Moreno, Mt. Miguel girls basketball: Moreno finished with 29 points in last week's loss to Orangewood Academy.
Jayionne Brown, Orangewood Academy girls basketball: Brown had 20 points and 17 rebounds against Mt. Miguel on Tuesday night.
Hannah Stines, Orangewood Academy girls basketball: Stines just missed out on a triple double, finishing with nine points, 15 rebounds and ten assists.
Sierra Morris, Imperial girls basketball: Morris had a double double with 19 points and ten rebounds against Heritage on Tuesday.
Renee Chong, Bishop's girls basketball: Chong had 31 points and four steals in a road win over Santa Margarita.
Kaylyn Buchanon-Lamb, Bonita Vista girls basketball: Buchanon-Lamb had 17 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, and three steals against Crean Lutheran.
Jacqueline Riddle, Scripps Ranch girls basketball: Riddle had 13 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, and four steals as the Falcons took down Hart.
Alexa Mikeska, Carlsbad girls basketball: Mikeska had 20 points, ten rebounds, five assists, and three steals in a win over Cerritos.
Emmy Stout, Maranatha Christian girls basketball: Stout had 22 points, 18 rebounds, and five blocks against Trinity Classical Academy.
Angelina Robles, Bishop's girls basketball: Robles had 41 points in Thursday's road win over The Brentwood School.
Gabriela Jaquez, Camarillo girls basketball: Jaquez had 39 points and 23 rebounds in Tuesday's win over Birmingham.
Marianne Boco, Granada Hills Charter girls basketball: Boco had 20 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists in Tuesday's win over Oaks Christian.