Southern California high school basketball: Top stars, best performances Jan. 23-28

Here’s a quick look at some of the top stars and memorable performances from week four of 2023 in Southern California high school basketball.
Note: Entries are based on information provided by coaches, statisticians, members of the media, and high school sports fans. Don’t see details for your team’s game? Email some notes and/or statistics to [email protected]
(Main photo by Justin Fine)
TOP SOCAL STARS 23.-28. JANUARY
Kristan Yamul, Oxnard Girls Basketball: Yamul had downed 11 three-pointers on her way to a 37-point performance against Rio Mesa.
Breya Cunningham, Girls Basketball at La Jolla Country Day: Cunningham had 20 points, 15 rebounds and six blocks in Saturday’s 70-65 win over Etiwanda.
Juju Watkins, Sierra Canyon Girls Basketball: Watkins had 45 points in a 93-49 win over Alemany.
Ava Dominguez, Rosary Academy Girls Basketball: Dominguez had 30 points, including seven threes in a win over Santa Margarita.
Noelani Raigans, San Pedro Girls Basketball: Raigans had 30 points, six assists and five steals against Banning.
Kat Righeimer, Sage Hill Basketball Girls: Righeimer had 32 points (eight threes), three rebounds, two assists, and two steals against Laguna Hills.
Kiana Salcedo, Westminster Girls Basketball: Salcedo had 41 points in Wednesday’s win over Godinez Fundamental.
Amanda Edwards, San Juan Hills Girls Basketball: Edwards set a school record with 36 points and nine three-pointers in an 84-52 win over Tesoro.
Marianne Boco, Granada Hills Charter Girls Basketball: Boco filled the stats with 18 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks against Birmingham.
Denzel Hines, Colony Boys Basketball: Hines had 42 points and 10 rebounds in Wednesday’s win over Claremont.
Marcus Adams, Narbonne Basketball Boys: Adams had a triple double with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists against Rancho Dominguez.
Tyler Hunt, Venice Boys Basketball: Hunt had 19 points and 12 rebounds in Monday’s win against University.
Carson Brown, Tesoro Boys Basketball: Brown had 36 points and 10 rebounds in a 73-50 win over San Juan Hills.
Tae Simmons, Heritage Christian Boys Basketball: Simmons finished with 31 points and 12 rebounds against Whittier Christian.
Nate Garcia, Damien Boys Basketball: Garcia had 33 points in last week’s 72-48 win over Upland.
Kaiden Bailey, Lutheran Crean Boys Basketball: Bailey had 29 points, five rebounds and three assists in a win over Tustin.
Gavin Hightower, Windward Basketball Boys: Hightower had 22 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists against Viewpoint.
Cooper Bladow, El Dorado Boys Basketball: Bladow had 33 points in a 63-58 loss to Brea.
Anthony Hrboka, San Pedro Boys Basketball: Hrboka finished with 27 points and seven assists against Banning.
Gavin Murphy, Calabasas Boys Basketball: Murphy had 34 points in a 69-60 win over Westlake.
Keyon Kensie Jr., Taft Boys’ Basketball: Kensie Jr. had 41 points in the win against El Camino Real last week.