The Times' boys' basketball rankings

The Times' boys' basketball rankings

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Los Angeles City Section Hall of Fame adds 42 members

Los Angeles sports luminaries such as Robin Yount, Warren Moon and Florence Griffith Joyner will join 55 previous inductees.

Westchester defeats Fairfax, 65-64, with dramatic finish

Westchester's Nick Hamilton scores on a layup with eight seconds remaining after Lindsey Drew had given Fairfax a one-point lead with 20 seconds left.

Basketball success is relative for Southern California prep stars

There are more than a dozen high school players in Southern California with NBA ties in their family backgrounds, and they're doing their forebears proud.

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Ravens Going to Super Bowl, Upset Pats 28-13

The Baltimore Ravens are going to the Super Bowl after upsetting the New England...

The Baltimore Ravens are going to the Super Bowl after upsetting the New England Patriots 28-13. Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh says he admires his Super Bowl match, the San Francisco 49ers, coached by his brother, Jim Harbaugh. (Jan. 21)

Pacific Hills tops Brentwood, 75-71, thanks to trio of guards

Pacific Hills tops Brentwood, 75-71, thanks to trio of guards

Namon Wright scores 25 points, Jahmel Taylor has 18 and Marcus Jackson scores 15 for the Bruins in an Alpha League game.

It isn't pretty, but Westchester beats Palisades, 69-60

It isn't pretty, but Westchester beats Palisades, 69-60

'This is one of our worst games this season,' says Westchester's Tyler Batiste. 'Luckily, we pulled it out." Batiste makes a nearly 70-foot shot to end the first half, and the Comets pull it together.

High school students bring excitement to sports fandom

High school students bring excitement to sports fandom

Groups of teenage fans having fun and acting silly as they root for their teams are what high school sports are supposed to be about.

The Times' boys' basketball rankings

The Times' boys' basketball rankings

A look at the top 25 high school teams in the Southland.

Thousand Oaks High rallies to beat Calabasas, 46-43

Thousand Oaks High rallies to beat Calabasas, 46-43

Lancers outscore Coyotes 14-5 in the fourth quarter for the win. Dakota Pierce's shot is the difference in Marmonte League game.

Trey Mason's father figures mightily in his success at Loyola

Trey Mason's father figures mightily in his success at Loyola

The son of Harvey Mason Jr. has one of the best three-point shots in Southern California. He says his dad is an excellent role model, beyond being a Grammy Award-nominated producer and songwriter.

Stanley Johnson dazzles for Mater Dei

Stanley Johnson dazzles for Mater Dei

The 6-foot-7 junior has 25 points, 21 rebounds in unbeaten Monarchs' 79-67 victory over St. John Bosco.

Valencia West Ranch ends Newhall Hart's winning streak

Valencia West Ranch ends Newhall Hart's winning streak

Wildcats get solid efforts from starters and reserves alike to win Foothill League opener, 70-63, and end the Indians' victory string at 16 games.

 Loyola edges Chaminade, 62-61, in Mission League play

Loyola edges Chaminade, 62-61, in Mission League play

Thomas Welsh's late basket lifts the Cubs, who overcome Jack Williams' 31-point performance for the Eagles.

The Times' boys' basketball rankings

The Times' boys' basketball rankings

A look at the top 25 high school teams in the Southland.

Corona Centennial wins the Oaks Christian tournament

Corona Centennial wins the Oaks Christian tournament

The Huskies use speed, defense and rebounding to defeat Santa Monica, 80-69, in the final. L.A. Windward claims the girls' title with a 58-43 victory over Oakland Bishop O'Dowd.

Centennial advances to Oaks Christian tournament final

Centennial advances to Oaks Christian tournament final

Also advancing to Saturday's championship game was Santa Monica, which rallied from a six-point halftime deficit to defeat Simi Valley Royal.

The Times' boys' basketball rankings

The Times' boys' basketball rankings

A look at the top 25 high school teams in the Southland.

Some bold predictions for high school sports in 2013

Some bold predictions for high school sports in 2013

What's in store for Southern California high school sports in the coming year? Here are some possibilities, guaranteed to come true (or not).

The Times' boys' basketball rankings

The Times' boys' basketball rankings

A look at the top 25 teams in the Southland

El Camino Real's Evan Wardlow pulls out all the stops on defense

El Camino Real's Evan Wardlow pulls out all the stops on defense

Wardlow, who has ties to several former NBA players, uses his length and athleticism to challenge opponents. 'It's about making him come to you and making him go where you want him to go,' he says.

The Times' high school football All-Star team

The Times' high school football All-Star team

Harbor City Narbonne leads all schools with three players, two on defense.