Chatsworth sophomore Alijah Arenas set a new CIF Division IV state championship scoring record with 44 points, outdoing the previous record of 35 points set in 1990. Despite his remarkable performance, his team lost 74-66 to Monterey, with Arenas expressing gratitude for the opportunity and praising his team's effort.

The Big Picture

The game highlighted the impressive scoring abilities of Alijah Arenas, showcasing a bright future in high school basketball.

By the Numbers
  • Alijah Arenas scored 44 points, breaking the previous record of 35 points in the CIF Division IV state championship.
  • He made 17 of 32 field-goal attempts and was 8 of 12 from the free-throw line.
State of Play
  • Alijah Arenas' father, Gilbert Arenas, a former NBA player, supported his son courtside and provided guidance to the team.
  • Monterey, labeled "road warriors" by their coach, showed resilience and teamwork, winning four consecutive road games to secure the championship.
Bottom Line

Alijah Arenas shone brightly in the championship game, setting a new scoring record and demonstrating his potential in the sport, despite his team's loss.