By Melissa Rohlin
Stanford roots run deep in her family, so when the forward with a 4.2 grade-point average went Ivy League, it was a shock. She'll be key to Harvard-Westlake's semifinal fortunes Saturday.
By Eric Sondheimer
A look at top players by position in the Southland for 2010.
By Eric Sondheimer
The 6-foot-7, left-handed pitcher with a 92-mph fastball has pro scouts drooling. But they will have to be patient. He's only a junior.
By Eric Sondheimer
Washington will face Westchester at 6 p.m., followed by Crenshaw against Woodland Hills Taft in the Division I City Section semifinals Friday. Westchester, Taft and Fairfax have dominated the section.
By Eric Sondheimer
After getting into a three-point shooting contest, the Generals take the ball to the basket and pull away late.
By Eric Sondheimer
Coach tells Eagles after a shaky first half in a Division 1AA quarterfinal game that they need to step it up or say goodbye to the playoffs.
The Cubs' new leader successfully rebuilt programs at Lakewood and Carson.
By Eric Sondheimer
The Generals' playoff date with Fairfax awakens memories for Leonard Johnson, who once starred for the Lions.
By Eric Sondheimer
Gladiators advance with a 64-50 second-round victory.
By Eric Sondheimer
Hollywood's Spencer Juarez, 13, died from a 'massive cerebral edema due to blunt head trauma,' and Garden Grove's Kevin Telles, 17, had myocarditis, according to county coroners' offices.
By Eric Sondheimer
Four siblings in the Lopez family have coached Cathedral to 11 league championships. The brothers will be on the sidelines again for the playoff opener Thursday against Lakewood Artesia.
By Eric Sondheimer
The 28-1 Oilers defeat Corona Santiago, 64-41, in Southern Section Division 1AA.
By Melissa Rohlin
A division-by-division look at the Southern Section girls' basketball playoffs.
By Eric Sondheimer
Their East Valley League championship arrives 51 years after the program's last title.
Southern California rankings of high school teams by Melissa Rohlin.
Boys' play begins on Wednesday, girls' action stars on Thursday.
By Eric Sondheimer
Boys' basketball seedings have few surprises. Here's a division-by-division breakdown of what to expect.
The first round of L.A. boys' playoffs is on Friday. The girls' first round is on Thursday.
By Eric Sondheimer
Top three seedings reflect season-long trend; Washington beats out Fairfax for No. 4 spot.
By Eric Sondheimer
The Dons defeat Van Nuys, 65-50, to finish with an 11-1 league record.
By Eric Sondheimer
As the regular season ends, we recognize those players and teams that exceeded expectations.
By Eric Sondheimer
With Denzel Washington in attendance, Wildcats clinch Olympic League championship by defeating Campbell Hall, 61-56.
By Melissa Rohlin
The 6-3 Gray, who averages 20 points for Washington Prep, grew up in a tough L.A. neighborhood but got a break when the leader of an after-school basketball program took an interest in her. If not, she says, 'I'd probably be dead or in jail.'