No. 5 IMG Academy, No. 9 Montverde Academy, No. 18 Sidwell Friends, Grace Christian round out field.
The field of the Chipotle Nationals high school girls basketball tournament was announced Wednesday, highlighted by two teams featured prominently in the MaxPreps Top 25. The event will take place April 4-6 in Brownsburg, Ind. The event is formerly known as the GEICO Nationals.
Montverde Academy is the two-time reigning champion, beating Long Island Lutheran 60-54 in last year's final. The Eagles also won the inaugural event in 2022.
Long Island Lutheran is competing for the second time while the remaining schools are competing in the year-end tournament for the first time.
Chipotle Nationals field1. Long Island Lutheran — 21-1
2. Grayson — 32-0
3. IMG Academy — 23-3
4. Montverde Academy — 21-4
5. Sidwell Friends — 25-6
6. Grace Christian — 30-0
No. 1 Long Island Lutheran headlines the six-team field of the Chipotle Nationals, announced Wednesday. The Crusaders' starting five all have committed to Power 5 schools. (Photo: Mark Jones)
McDonald's All Americans
Kate Koval,
Kayleigh Heckel and
Syla Swords lead a Long Island Lutheran team full of Power 5 conference players.
Grayson capped a perfect season by winning Georgia's AAAAAAA title behind
Danielle Carnegie,
Tatum Brown and
Malaya Jones.
Montverde Academy is led by 2023-24 Florida MaxPreps Player of the Year
Jaloni Cambridge, who is averaging just over 20 points per game.
Grace Christian is 30-0 and led by ESPN's top-rated Class of 2024 player
Sarah Strong, who still hasn't announced her college commitment.
IMG Academy vs. Grace Christian, 10 a.m.
Montverde Academy vs. Sidwell Friends, 12 p.m.
Bye — Long Island Lutheran, Grayson
Friday, April 5 — ESPNULong Island Lutheran vs. Montverde-Sidwell winner, 10:30 a.m.
Grayson vs. IMG-Grace Christian winner, 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 6 — ESPNChampionship game, 10 a.m.
