A pair of Baseline League stars announced their college choices live on ESPNU on Wednesday morning. Rancho Cucamonga quarterback CJ Stroud committed to Ohio State at 9:39 and a few minutes ago Upland linebacker Justin Flowe committed to Oregon.

I'll have a early signing day recap up later.

12-20-19 Girls Basketball-LaCosta Canyon 69 Westview 56-19 by Lindsay Zientak, 13 by Megan Quain,12 each by Kaitlin Quain and Haley Dumiak.

El Cajon 40 Patrick Henry 30-EC Fineita Taulanga led with 25 points.

West Hills-51 El Cajon Valley 31-Veen Gorgees 12 points for ECV

Boys High School Basketball

21 points by Francky Naguidebe, 11 by Kasen Dickerson paced University City to a 60-47 win over Mount Carmel.

Scripps Ranch 55 Valhalla 44-Scripps Ranch performers 13 by Chase Weber.

El Capitan 82 Victory Christian Academy 64-30 points by Jacob Pfitzner, 13 each by Kailen Levallis, Blaize Saiz and Daisan Desinor.

Murrietta Valley 92 Orange Glen 68-MV Performers Damien Ruiz 40 points, 25 by Jordan Montgomery and 15 points by David Vuillemin.

Gio Martinez 20 points for Olympian as they defeated Hoover 42-38.

Sweetwater 100 Mar Vista 79-MV Josiah Scott led with 31 and 24 by Jeff Temchko

San Marcos 66 Army Navy 57-SM Devon Arlington 21 Dylan Sanders 14.

Grossmont 66 Maranatha Christian 45 MC Grant Mahler 21 points

12-19-19-Vista 48 San Pasqual 38 SP Performers Maddie Campbell 15 points, 13 by Acacia Denton

Coronado 37 Madison 33-12 by Lauren White for Coronado and 11 by Janie Ruttert.

Maranatha Christian defeated Patrick Henry 43-37. Mia Hayes led Maranatha Christian with 12 points.

Foothills Christian defeated Mount Miguel 49-41. 18 by Arantxa Fonseca and 16 by Ellie Turk.

Rancho Bernardo defeated San Marcos 37-30. Izzy Flores 14.

Boys Basketball for 12-19-19

El Capitan 67 Classical Academy 47-EC performers Jacob Pfitzner 36 points, 13 by Jaquoi Harris.

Scripps Ranch was defeated by LaJolla Country Day School 44-42. SR performers Grant Norberg 12, Andy Manso 11 and 10 by Chase Weber

Granite Hills 81 Maranatha Christian 53. MC performers 20 by Lucas Gordon and 13 by Sean Mangan.

Girls High School Basketball for 12-18-19

Rancho Bernardo 37 San Marcos 30 Izzy Flores led San Marcos with 14.

Coronado 37 Madison 33 Coronado performers Lauren White 12 points, 11 by Janie Ruttert.

Maranatha 43 Patrick Henry 37-Mia Hayes 12 points for Maranatha.

12-18-19

Boys Basketball

San Marcos 73 Mission Bay 54- San Marcos Performers Devon Arlington 28, 18 by Jeric Lovgren.

Calixeco 65 Vincent Memorial 30 Aaron Tabarez 32 points for Calexico

San Ysidro 97 Hilltop 57-San Ysidro Mikey Williams 37, Jurian Dixon 24 and Kailen Rains 22.

Mar Vista 69 Chula Vista 60-MV was led by 24 by Gabe Schiazza, 14 by Josh DuPree, 12 by Pete Flores and 10 by Josiah Scott.

Army Navy 80 Ramona 46-Army Navy performers Alexis Marmolejos and Cobey Harraway 21 points each, 15 by Albert Pichardo.

Mater Dei 61 El Camino 49-19 points by Melo Sanchez, Kailon King with 11,10 by Dexter Stratton

Carlsbad 63 Mira Mesa 54-Carlsbad performers Jailen Nelson 21 points, 17 by Kyle Vassau and 13 by Toby Harris.

On 12-17-19 Pacific Ridge defeated Monte Vista by a 54-34 score. Kim Cheung 19 points 12 by Solange Dzeketey.

Cibola defeated Brawley 60-8. Cibola was led by Ariana Luera 15, 14 by Sierra Buck and Myna Johnson 13

Horizon Prep 50 Warner 23 HP performers Emma Konsmo 21 points, 13 by Ivy Hochman.

12-17-19-Girls Basketball-Oceanside 55 Maranatha Christian 28-Oceanside Performers Zamia Johnson 17 16 by Neaveh Mageo 16, 10 by Vivenne Campbell

10 points by Vivenne Campbell paced the Lady Oceanside Pirates to a 37-28 win over Tri City Christian.

San Pascual defeats Calvin Crusaders 50-45

By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-San Pasqual High School-Escondido, CA 12-17-19-In a battle of Escondido High Schools the Golden Eagles of San Pasqual High School improve their record to 5-5 on the season as they ride a 3 game winning streak behind 15 points by Nathan Zafra, 12 by Nick Danilovic contributed with 12 points and Mason McCreary 11 defeated the Crusaders of Calvin Christian 50-45.

Former San Pasqual and Duke alum Eric Meek who led the Blue Devils to 3 finals and 2 NCAA Men's Basketball Championships under coaching legend Mike Kryszewski commented on tonight's game.

"One of the biggest things is to let our team to come together like we did tonight as we ride a 3 game winning streak." "Nick Danlovic who I called "The Veteran" is a senior and did well on his 3 point shooting who isn't selfish is what we need on our squad." "Nathan Zafra played great for us, is one of those hard players who makes an impact on every play." After the game I spoke to our squad and complimented Nate Zafra's effort on defense and have created good plays for us."

"Martin Gumwel the 6'9" freshman is a player I wasn't expecting him to have a soft touch he is going to be an asset to Calvin Christian he has a nice jump hook and very coordinated for a good player." said coach Meek.

In the first half we improved our shooting every game, when we started our season early, we had trouble with our personal fouls and shooting but I was proud of our squad, in the last 3 games our squad has been playing together and looked for open shots."

The Crusaders for Calvin Christian suffer their first loss of the season as they were led by Luke Bons with 16 and 14 by Brandon Nelson.

Boys Basketball-12-17-19-Bishop Montgomery 60 Carlsbad 51-Carlsbad performers Jailen Nelson 29 points.

Southern California Yeshiva 56 High Tech Chula Vista 40-Southern California performers Nethaniel Levi 30 points.

Ocean View 71 Rock Academy 19-Ocean View Performers Christian Liang 17, 12 by Cale Horton and Charles Iwashita 10 points.

Eastlake 46 Mount Carmel 34-Alex Crawford led Eastlake with 11.

Maranatha Christian 66 Valley Center 62-17 by Isaac Contreras for Valley Center and Jaguar Teammate Ethan Backman 12.

Pacific Ridge 78 High Tech NC 58-Pacific Ridge Reid Celestin 25 points, 18 by Brady Burman 12 by Colt Gallagher.

Torrey Pines 76 Santana 36 Brandon Angel 26 points for TP and teammate Chris Howell 10.

That's what you get when you're a rinky dink station. Feed froze just before halftime

Game 1: Harvard-Westlake 68, Durango 61
Player of the Game: Mason Hooks from Harvard-Westlake

Game 2: Ribet Academy 80, Desert Oasis 41
Player of the Game: Tyler Powell from Ribet Academy

Game 3: Etiwanda 60, Desert Pines 44
Player of the Game: Marcus Greene from Etiwanda

Game 4: Corona Centennial 73, Coronado 65
Player of the Game: Paris Dawson from Centennial

Game 5: Bishop Gorman 67, San Gabriel Academy 49
Player of the Game: Zaon Collins from Bishop Gorman

Game 6: Rancho Christian 74, Liberty 67
Player of the Game: Evan Mobley from Rancho Christian

Boys Basketball 12-15-1928

St. Joseph Academy 63 San Diego Jewish Academy 46-St. Joseph Academy Mikey Murray 25 22 by Ian Scott.

Oceanside 81 Aliso Niguel 78-Oceanside performers Clyde Harris 23 14 by Raine Allums

Del Norte 64 Sage Creek 54-15 points by Jamie Ellenstein, 10 each by Zach Chandler and Blake McLaren

Carlsbad 75 Coronado 62-Carlsbad performers 36 by Jailen Nelson, 12 by Carson Frincke and 10 by Kyle Vassau.

Preuss UCSD 76 Crawford 54 19 by Abdulah Ahmad for Preuss UCSD 17 by Richard Nguyen and Abdelrahman Abdallah with 10

Foothills Christian 89 University City 69-University City performers Allan Kohlenberg 16 Luke Minnick 10 23 by Francky Naguidebe

Torrey Pines 57 Santa Fe Christian 39 Brandon Angel led Torrey Pines with 28 points and Nick Herrman with 10.

LaJolla Country Day School 51 University City 46-17 by Francky Naguidebe

Scripps Ranch 64 Grossmont 52 Nick Dolan 18 for Scripps Ranch.

Lincoln 78 Southwest San Diego 30 Reggie Everett 48 points for Lincoln.

Balboa School of Escondido 59 Franklin 46-Emmett Neal 19 points for Balboa and teammate DeShaun Cooper with 10.

Maranantha Christian 76 El Cajon Valley 55 MC 25 by Sean Mangan, Micah Steigerwald 16 and 15 by Grant Mahler.

San Ysidro 108 Brawley 61-Mikey Williams 51 points, 31 by Kailen Rains, 12 by Jurian Dixon for San Ysidro

Calexico defeated El Capitan 58-53-Calexico was led by Aaron Tabarez with 23 points and 15 by Julian Beltron.

Pacific Ridge defeated Wildwood of LA 61-25 Reid Celeston 18 for Pacific Ridge and teammate Matt Olaffson with 12.

Mount Carmel defeated Monte Vista 82-45. MC was led by Blake Dean with 22 points.

Southern California Yeshiva 68 Liberty Charter 61-Yeshiva was led by Nathaniel Levi with 22 points.

Valley Center 70 Imperial 55-Malachi Avia 25 points for Valley Center, 14 by Isaac Contreras and 11 by Ethan Backman.

Oceanside 58 Orange Glen 20-Oceanside performers 12 each by Zamiah Johnson and Alexes Dyer, 10 by Heaveh Saigao.

San Marcos 55 El Capitan 43-17 by Izzy Flores and 10 by Megan Roberts for San Marcos.

Bishop's School defeated Eastlake 76-27-Bishop's School performers Angie Robles 35 15 by Aaliyah Stanton and 13 by Renee Chong.

From the State Website
OPEN DIVISION
St. John Bosco (13-1) def. De La Salle (12-2) Final: 49-28

DIVISION 1–AA
Central, Fresno (14-0) def. Sierra Canyon (14-1) Final: 34-19

DIVISION 1–A
Corona del Mar (16-0) def. Serra, San Mateo (13-2) Final: 35-27

DIVISION 2–AA
Clayton Valley Charter (10-5) def. Aquinas (13-3) Final: 10-7

DIVISION 2–A
Pacifica, Oxnard (15-1) def McClymonds (11-1) Final: 34-6

DIVISION 3–AA
Cardinal Newman (14-1) def. El Camino, Oceanside (9-7) Final: 31-14

DIVISION 3–A
Bakersfield Christian (12-3) def. Rancho Cotate (11-2) Final: 42-21

DIVISION 4–AA
Ripon (14-1) def. Highland, Palmdale (12-4) Final: 31-28

DIVISION 4–A
Escalon (14-1) def La Jolla (10-5) Final: 52-21

DIVISION 5–AA
El Monte (16-0) def Del Norte, Crescent City (13-3) Final: 32-7

DIVISION 5–A
Milpitas (9-6) def. Reseda (11-4) Final:34-0

DIVISION 6–AA
St. Bernard’s, Eureka (12-3) def. South, Torrance (11-5) Final: 34-20

DIVISION 6–A
Salesian, Richmond (12-3) def. Bishop Union (12-3) Final: 37-18

DIVISION 7–AA
Lincoln, San Francisco (12-1) def. Gardena (11-5) Final: 35-26

Boys Basketball-Maranantha Christian defeated El Cajon Braves 76-55-MC 25 by Sean Mangan, 16 by Micah Steigerwald, Grant Mahler 15

Calvin Christian defeated Escondido Adventist Academy 75-47-Calvin Christian was led by James Jansma with 27 points, 20 by Martin Gumwel, 18 by Brandon Nelson.

The Pirates of Oceanside High School improve their record to 4-2 on the season behind 12 points each by Keshawn Wilson and Clyde Harris as they defeated the 2-3 Eagles from Tri City Christian by a 75-45 score. The Eagles were led by Keaton Webb with 15 points and 12 boards and teammate Austin Flanders contributed with 13 points.

Army Navy Academy of Carlsbad defeated Sage Creek by a 64-60 score. Alberto Pichardo led Army Navy with 19, Alexis Marmolejos contributed with 14, Cobey Harraway 12 and 11 by Jose Lleverino

Girls Basketball-Mira Mesa defeated Rancho Buena Vista 70-44. Kristin DeShotel led with 19 points, Tautenai Puaina 18, Angelique Schrmerhorn contributed with 10.

Pacific Ridge 62 Sage Creek 42-Pacific Ridge Performers Jenna Gorton 17, Reid Dinning 16 and Kim Cheung 10

San Marcos defeated El Capitan 55-43 SM performers Izzy Flores 17 Megan Roberts 10

LaCosta Canyon defeated Del Norte 60-40-Hailey Dumiak 23 points for the Lady Mavericks.

11 points by Adania Sanchez paced Ocean View Christian to a 26-25 win over Calvary Christian.

19 points by Maddie Doan and 15 by Emma Clow paced St. Joseph Academy to a 47-37 win over Escondido Charter.

Scripps Ranch 60 San Pasqual 50-Kayla Williams with 30 points for Scripps Ranch and 10 by Amanda Kramer. San Pasqual was led by Acacia Denton with 22 points and 10 by Maddie Campbell.

22 points by Janie Ruttert paced Coronado to a 46-18 win over Escondido.

An article in today's San Jose Mercury News quoted Bob Ladouceur on the last three years State Open Games, which De La Salle lost. He said; "Wow, I just kind of wondered where all these kids came from", referring to Mater Dei and St. John Bosco. So finally this legendary coach asks the question we all wondered about i.e. the sudden super teams that MD and SJB now have.

Like John Wooden, you have to listen to a legend like Bob Ladouceur.

We here in Northern California are hoping that DLS can stay close to SJB. We realize that privates have an advantage over the publics i.e. the ability to attract more athletes. Of course, schools like SJB and MD put DLS to shame with their blatant transferring in of great athletes.

Anyway, go DLS!!

CIF STATE PLAYOFFS

DIVISION 1-AA
South: Sierra Canyon 38, La Mesa Helix 20
North: Fresno Central 38, El Dorado Hills Oak Ridge 32
State Championship Bowl: Sierra Canyon (14-1) vs. Fresno Central (14-0), Dec. 13, 8 p.m. at Cerritos College

DIVISION 2-AA
South: Aquinas 24, San Juan Hills 10
North: Concord Clayton Valley 28, Elk Grove 26
State Championship Bowl: Aquinas (13-2) vs. Concord Clayton Valley (9-5), Dec. 13, 4 p.m. at Cerritos College

DIVISION 3-AA
South: Oceanside El Camino 34, Temecula Valley 18
North: Santa Rosa Cardinal Newman 42, Los Gatos 7
State Championship Bowl: Oceanside El Camino (9-6) vs. Santa Rosa Cardinal Newman (13-1), Dec. 14, 6 p.m. at host site to be confirmed

DIVISION 4-AA
South: Highland 42, Selma 29
North: Ripon 31, Sutter 14
State Championship Bowl: Highland (12-3) vs. Ripon (13-1), Dec. 14, 6 p.m. at host site to be confirmed

DIVISION 5-AA
South: El Monte 30, San Diego Serra 18
North: Crescent City Del Norte 21, Sunnyvale King’s Academy 14
State Championship Bowl: El Monte (14-0) vs. Crescent City Del Norte (13-1), Dec. 14, 6 p.m. at host site to be confirmed

DIVISION 6-AA
South: South Torrance 47, Canoga Park 28
North: Eureka St. Bernard’s 45, Nicolaus East Nicolaus 29
State Championship Bowl: South Torrance (11-4) vs. Eureka St. Bernard’s (11-3), Dec. 14, 6 p.m. at host site to be confirmed

DIVISION 7-AA
South: Gardena 27, San Diego Parker 13
North: San Francisco Lincoln 21, Mariposa County 14
State Championship Bowl: Gardena (11-4) vs. San Francisco Lincoln (11-1), Dec. 14, 6 p.m. at host site to be confirmed

Note: State championship bowl games in Divisions 3-7 will generally be hosted by Northern California schools if those schools applied to host.

1st annual So Cal - Vegas Showdown Schedule

Saturday December 14 at Pasadena City College

Game 1: 12:00 PM Harvard Westlake vs Durango

Game 2: 1:30 PM Ribet Academy vs Desert Oasis

Game 3: 3:00 PM Etiwanda vs Desert Pines

Game 4: 4:30 PM Corona Centennial vs Coronado

Game 5: 6:00 PM San Gabriel Academy vs Bishop Gorman

Game 6: 7:30 PM Rancho Christian vs Liberty

DIVISION 1-A
South: Corona del Mar 14, Oceanside 7
North: San Mateo Serra 28, Fresno San Joaquin Memorial 18
State Championship Bowl: Corona del Mar (15-0) vs. San Mateo Serra (13-1), Dec. 14, 4 p.m. at Cerritos College

DIVISION 2-A
South: Oxnard Pacifica 51, Birmingham 23
North: Oakland McClymonds 46, Manteca 13
State Championship Bowl: Oxnard Pacifica (14-1) vs. Oakland McClymonds (11-0), Dec. 14, 12 p.m. at Cerritos College

DIVISION 3-A
South: Bakersfield Christian 42, Sunny Hills 21
North: Rohnert Park Rancho Cotate 10, Manteca Sierra 0
State Championship Bowl: Bakersfield Christian (11-3) vs. Rohnert Park Rancho Cotate (11-3), Dec. 14, 6 p.m. at host site

DIVISION 4-A
South: La Jolla 27, Marina 14
North: Escalon 41, Chico Pleasant Valley 17
State Championship Bowl: La Jolla (10-4) vs. Escalon (13-1), Dec. 14, 6 p.m. at host site

DIVISION 5-A
South: Reseda 28, Esperanza 0
North: Milpitas 26, Caruthers 19
State Championship Bowl: Reseda (11-3) vs. Milpitas (8-6), Dec. 14, 6 p.m. at host site

DIVISION 6-A
North: Richmond Salesian 35, Santa Cruz 14
State Championship Bowl: Bishop (12-2) vs. Richmond Salesian (11-2), Dec. 14, 6 p.m. at host site

Note: State championship games in Divisions 3-7 will generally be hosted by Northern California schools if those schools applied to host.

Greetings

1 of our games got cancelled this year. We have one game left in the schedule to be filled. If anyone's game was cancelled or need a game for this year, call, text or email me. 510-878-8412.

ecgauchosboysbasketball@gmail.com

Mater Dei from Chula Vista defeats Oceanside in Boys Basketball

By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-12-3-19-The Crusaders from Mater Dei High School improve their record to 3-0 on the season as they defeated the hometown Pirates from Oceanside at 3-1 by a 79-72 score.

Melo Sanchez led Mater Dei with 27 points followed by 14 by Kalion King and 13 by Jesse Campbell.

Oceanside was led by Clyde Harris with 21, 13 points each by Kyrie Edwards and Paris Smith, 10 by Raine Allums

SOUTHERN SECTION

Division 2: Sierra Canyon 35, Chaminade 7
Division 3: Corona del Mar 56, Grace Brethren 28
Division 5: Aquinas 21, St. Paul 16
Division 7: Temecula Valley 28, Cypress 21
Division 10: Crescenta Valley 19, Simi Valley 16
Division 11: Marina 18, Muir 9
Division 14: South Torrance 25, St. Pius X-St. Matthias 20

CITY
Open Division: Birmingham 27, Wilmington Banning 20