Six basketball teams from the Daily News area are set to compete in the CIF State championships in Sacramento this week, featuring four boys teams and two girls teams playing in the finals.

The Big Picture

This event showcases the top high school basketball talent from the area in a highly anticipated annual competition.

By the Numbers
  • Harvard-Westlake's Trent Perry and Robert Hinton combined for 44 points in the SoCal regional final.
  • Alemany's Jared Mims averages 17.4 points per game, while Santa Cruz's Ben Dotten averages 16.2 points per game.
  • Chatsworth had an average margin of victory of 17.5 points in state playoff games.
  • Verdugo Hills has won 10 consecutive games since January 31.
  • Colfax is on a 12-game win streak heading into the championships.
  • Granada Hills' Karma Paez leads the team with an average of 13 points per game.
State of Play
  • Harvard-Westlake boys seek to defend their Open Division state title.
  • Alemany and Chatsworth are aiming for their first state finals appearances since 2012.
  • Verdugo Hills and Granada Hills are making history as representatives in the state championships.
Bottom Line

The CIF State championships in Sacramento will feature intense competition as top high school basketball teams from the Daily News area battle for titles in both the boys and girls divisions, highlighting the culmination of a season of hard work and determination.