Alijah Arenas shatters Division IV record in high-scoring showdown as Chatsworth falls to Monterey in CIF state final

Chatsworth's Alijah Arenas scores 44 points in a record-setting performance but falls short as Monterey wins the CIF State Division IV final 74-66.

Monterey's strong start and excellent shooting trumped Arenas' remarkable performance, securing their victory and the Division IV championship title.

• Alijah Arenas scores 44 points, setting the record for points in a Division IV final.
• Tracy Murray of Glendora holds the overall record with 64 points in a Division II championship in 1989.

• Monterey, known as the "Road Warriors," won four away games in the CIF NorCal region playoffs.
• Chatsworth's Taj Unuakhalu contributed 19 rebounds and nine blocks, while Salomon Torres provided six assists in the final.

Chatsworth aims to build on their growth and emotional investment in the game after a challenging season, looking to continue their progress in future competitions.

Despite Alijah Arenas' outstanding performance, Chatsworth's loss to Monterey highlights the competitive nature of high school basketball and the resilience needed in defeat.