The stage is set for an All-City Section regional final as Cleveland prepares to take on Chatsworth in the Southern California Division IV regional final. The matchup guarantees representation from the Los Angeles City Section at the upcoming CIF State basketball championships at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

By the Numbers
  • City's first boys basketball team in a CIF State final since Venice High in 2022.
  • Cleveland defeated Mission College Prep 55-42 with Cayden Kelly scoring 15 points.
  • Chatsworth defeated Washington Prep 74-69 led by 53 points from Alijah Arenas.
State of Play
  • Cleveland has beaten Chatsworth twice this season.
  • Harvard-Westlake and Eastvale Roosevelt will face off for a chance to play in the CIF State Open Division final.
  • Mater Dei will play St. John Bosco for the third time this season in the Division I matchup.
Bottom Line

An exciting showdown is on the horizon as Cleveland and Chatsworth gear up for the regional final, setting the stage for Los Angeles City Section representation at the CIF State basketball championships. With key players showcasing impressive performances, the upcoming matches promise intense competition and potential upsets, adding to the excitement of the basketball playoffs.