Southern California high school basketball: Top stars, best performances last week (1/22/2024)
Here’s a quick look at some of the top stars and memorable performances from the third week of 2024 in Southern California high school basketball.
Note: Entries are based on information provided by coaches, statisticians, media members and high school sports fans. Don’t see any details for your team’s game? Email some notes and/or stats to bodie@scorebooklive.com.
Top Southern California basketball stars from 1/15/24 to 1/20/24
Brannon Martinsen, Mater Dei: Martinsen had 25 points in Saturday's win over Campbell Hall at the State Preview Classic.
Mater Dei's Brannon Martinsen drives to the basket against Campbell Hall at Saturday's State Preview Classic
Eli Gardner, Damien: Gardner finished with 28 points to help the Spartans beat Lynwood at the State Preview Classic.
McKel Shedrick, Hillcrest: Shedrick had 30 points and four assists in Monday's win over Grand Terrace.
Alex Dupre, Birmingham: Dupre had 33 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a 65-63 win over Moorpark.
Collin Haugh, Dana Hills: Haugh had 40 points and was 10-10 from the free throw line in Wednesday's win over El Toro.
Vince Capuras, Beaumont: Capuras had 21 points and eight steals in a win over Cajon.
Cody Shen, Torrey Pines: Shen had a career high 31 points in Friday's 67-65 overtime victory against rival La Costa Canyon.
CJ Aldrich, Rancho Buena Vista: Aldrich had 34 points on 11 of 15 shooting and finished with six rebounds and six assists against Canyon Crest.
Dylan Griffin, University City: Griffin had 18 points, 11 rebounds, three steals and three blocks in a win over Coronado.
Lincoln Grogan, Mater Dei Catholic: Grogan had 23 points (9-11) and eight rebounds in a Mesa League win over San Ysidro.
Gianni Bernabe, Mt. Carmel: Bernabe scored 23 points in both games last week, surpassing the 1,000-career point mark in Friday's victory.
Ayla Johnson, Bishop's: Johnson averaged 23 points in two wins last week for the Knights.
Kami Gillis, Escondido Charter: Gillis had two double-doubles last week, helping the White Tigers to wins over Santa Fe Christian and Orange Glen.
Brieana Brown, Francis Parker: Brown finished with 56 points and 49 rebounds across three games last week, recording double-doubles against La Costa Canyon, Pacific Ridge and Canyon.
Grace Trusso, Torrey Pines: Trusso had 18 points, 15 rebounds and four assists in Tuesday's win over Sage Creek.
Mackenzie Nitzel, San Diego: Nitzel had 55 rebounds across three games last week for the Cavers.
Jordyn McMillan, Helix: McMillan had 17 points and 14 rebounds in Tuesday's win over Monte Vista.
Madeleine De Kodia, Aquinas: De Kodia had 15 points, six rebounds, six steals, five assists and three blocks in a win over Pacifica Christian.
Madison Watts, Leuzinger: Watts had 19 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three blocks in Monday's win over Bonita Vista.
Ryan Bennett, St. Anthony: Bennett averaged 17 points across four games last week and has scored double digits in 20 of 22 games this season.
Jocelyn Pascual, Brentwood: Pascual had 26 points in last week's 64-55 win over Windward.
-- Bodie De Silva | bodie@scorebooklive.com | @sbliveca
