In a series of closely contested matches, Harvard-Westlake's girls' basketball team emerged victorious in the DII regional final against SO Notre Dame with a final score of 50-38. This win secures their spot to compete for the state DII championship at the Golden I Center in Sacramento. Valentina Guerrero was a standout player, contributing significantly with three baskets in the second quarter, helping to build a 19-13 lead. By halftime, the score was 26-15, and by the end of the third quarter, Harvard-Westlake extended their lead to 38-26. With just 47 seconds left, the score was 48-38, showcasing the intense competition. The game was part of a broader series of regional finals, including the DIII girls' basketball final where Granada Hills defeated Bakersfield Christian with a tight score of 58-56. Additionally, Verdugo Hills High School claimed the CIF SoCal DV championship and is set to compete for a state title in Sacramento. The victories mark significant achievements for the teams, with Harvard-Westlake's girls' team being the first to earn a trip to play for the state DII championship, a feat not accomplished since Narbonne in 2001.
Gš | Knights 71 Brentwood 68 Final in State D1 SoCal Regional Finals!!! On to Sacramento!!! @DamianCalhoun @latsondheimer @CalHiSports https://t.co/WJin5dBtPC
Congratulations Verdugo Hills High School! š CIF SoCal DV champions! š On to Sacramento to compete for a @CIFState title! š https://t.co/l6ghHbtCpU
Final Open Division girls: Etiwanda 54, Sierra Canyon 51. Etiwanda will play Archbishop Mitty at 6 p.m. on Saturday for state title.
CIF Regional Final DIV III š Final Bishop Alemany 74 Bosco Tech 63 Last time boys basketball went to a state final was in 2012!
Congratulations Granada Hills Charter! šš CIF SoCal DIII champions! š First girls team to have the opportunity to compete for a @CIFState title in Sacramento since Narbonne in 2001! Palisades Charter won the SoCal DII regional title but did not travel due to the pandemic. https://t.co/pnFtHcpgpp
DIII girls basketball regional final: Granada Hills 58, Bakersfield Christian 56.
At the half, North down 33-30 to Verdugo Hills in D5 SoCal Regional Final @Pdouble_33 @latsondheimer @BVarsityLive @PAGMETER
Reserve the bus and hotel rooms for Sacramento. Harvard-Westlake's girls' basketball team is the first to earn the trip to play for state DII championship on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Golden I Center after 50-38 victory over SO Notre Dame.
Harvard-Westlake leads Notre Dame 48-38 with 47 seconds left. DII girls regional final.
End on three, Harvard-Westlake 38, SO Notre Dame 26. Girls.
Halftime: Harvard-Westlake 26, SO Notre Dame 15. Girls.
Harvard-Westlake 26, Notre Dame 13. Girls DI regional final.
Valentina Guerrero with three baskets in the second quarter and a 19-13 Harvard-Westlake lead.
Near end of first quarter of DI regional girls final, Harvard-Westlake 7, SO Notre Dame 6.