Two-time defending state Open Division champion Sierra Canyon remains on top despite depleted roster.
The Southern Section crowned nine boys basketball champions on Wednesday, but all eyes will be at Sierra Canyon on Friday when two of the state's top three ranked teams face off.
The No. 1 Trailblazers (15-0) host No. 3 Centennial (20-2) for the Southern Section Open Division championship. Other sections playing for championships either Friday or Saturday: San Diego, Los Angeles City, Central and Central Coast.
Serra Canyon has gone undefeated despite losing four players who were expected to be big contributors down the stretch. That included
Bronny James, a nationally-rated sophomore guard and son of LeBron James, who injured his knee before the season and hasn't played.
Four-star guard
Chance Westry, a Pennsylvania native returned returning home last month due to personal reasons. Junior guard and UCLA commit
Amari Bailey has largely carried the Trailblazers, averaging better than 28 points per game.
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Amari Bailey averages more than 28 points per game for top-ranked Sierra Canyon. The 6-5 junior has committed to UCLA.
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1. Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth)Record: 15-0 |
Upcoming: Hosts No. 3 Centennial Friday for Southern Section Open title
2. Torrey Pines (San Diego)Record: 28-0 |
Upcoming: Plays No. 12 Cathedral Catholic Saturday for San Diego Open title
3. Centennial (Corona)Record: 20-2 |
Upcoming: Plays at No. 1 Sierra Canyon Friday for Southern Section Open crown
4. Mater Dei (Santa Ana)Record: 27-3 |
Upcoming: Southern California regional championships next week
5. EtiwandaRecord: 11-2 |
Upcoming: Southern California regional championships
6. Damien (La Verne)Record: 28-3 |
Upcoming: South California regional championships
7. Harvard-Westlake (Studio City)Record: 16-5 | Upcoming: Southern California regional championships
9. Campolindo (Moraga)Record: 15-0 |
Upcoming: Season over
10. Archbishop Mitty (San Jose)Record: 15-1 |
Upcoming: Hosts Riordan Friday for Central Coast Section Open title
11. Modesto Christian (Modesto)Record: 15-0 |
Upcoming: Season over
12. Cathedral Catholic (San Diego)Record: 17-2 |
Upcoming: Plays No. 2 Torrey Pines Saturday for San Diego Section Open title
13. Ribet Academy (Los Angeles)Record: 11-4 |
Upcoming: Southern California regional championships
14. San Joaquin Memorial (Fresno)Record: 22-1 |
Upcoming: Plays St. Joseph Friday for Central Section Open title
15. St. Joseph (Santa Maria)Record: 26-2 |
Upcoming: Plays San Joaquin Memorial Friday for Central Section Open title
16. Archbishop Riordan (San Francisco)Record: 14-3 |
Upcoming: Visits No. 10 Mitty Friday for Central Coast Section Open title
17. Westchester (Los Angeles)Record: 11-0 |
Upcoming: Plays Birmingham Saturday for Los Angeles Section Open title
18. Capital Christian (Sacramento)Record: 12-2 |
Upcoming: Season over
19. Chaminade (West Hills)Record: 20-3 |
Upcoming: Southern California regional championships
20. San MarcosRecord: 25-1 |
Upcoming: Southern California regional championships
21. Capistrano Valley (Mission Viejo)Record: 15-3 |
Upcoming: Southern California regional championships
22. Jesuit (Carmichael)Record: 16-0 |
Upcoming: Season over
23. Rolling Hills Prep (San Pedro)Record: 12-2 |
Upcoming: Southern California regional championships
24. Heritage Christian (Northridge)Record: 20-7 | Upcoming: Southern California regional championships
