The third-ranked Centennial boys basketball team won its 11th straight game Wednesday behind a huge night from junior Jayonni Durrough.
Coronado and Bishop Gorman will play for the Class 5A boys basketball state title at 7 p.m. Friday after the teams were victorious in their state semifinals Thursday.
The top four Class 5A boys basketball teams — Coronado, Liberty, Bishop Gorman and Arbor View — will play for the state title Thursday and Friday at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Pharaoh Compton had 28 points, eight rebounds and six blocked shots to lead the Aggies to a road win over the Cougars in a game that was rescheduled twice.
Coronado led early and rolled to a home win over Bishop Gorman at the Big City Showdown on Saturday. The Centennial girls also earned a big victory over Gorman.
Bishop Gorman and Coronado’s boys basketball teams play at 8 p.m. Saturday to highlight the seven-game schedule at this year’s Big City Showdown at Coronado.
Bishop Gorman sophomore forward Jett Washington scored 29 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to help the Gaels defeat Arbor View on the road.
San Diego State commit Pharaoh Compton scored 20 points to lead Arbor View to a road win over Foothill. Here are photos from the game.
The race for the Class 5A boys basketball state title is wide open, with contenders across the league, including Bishop Gorman, Liberty, Coronado and Arbor View.
Arbor View forward Pharaoh Compton is a four-star prospect and the state’s top class of 2024 recruit, according to 247Sports.
State championships: None
State runner-up finishes: None
State tournament appearances: 2024, 2019
Region championships: None
League championships: 2020, 2019, 2014, 2013
Last 16 seasons
2023-24: 19-8 (9-2 5A Southern/third)
2022-23: 20-8 (6-5 5A Southern/fifth)
2021-22: 12-10 (5-6 5A Southern/seventh)
2020-21: NA
2019-20: 17-10 (10-2 Northwest/first)
2018-19: 23-9 (10-2 Northwest/first)
2017-18: 18-9 (8-4 Northwest/second)
2016-17: 14-13 (3-9 Northwest/sixth)
2015-16: 10-15 (3-5 Northwest/third)
2014-15: 6-20 (2-6 Northwest/fifth)
2013-14: 23-3 (9-1 Northwest/first)
2012-13: 20-8 (8-2 Northwest/first)
2011-12: 11-15 (5-11 Northwest/seventh)
2010-11: 10-16 (5-11 Northwest/tied seventh)
2009-10: 16-12 (9-7 Northwest/fourth)
2008-09: 12-17 (3-11 Northwest/seventh)
Head coaches
Dustin Clayton (2016- ): 72-41, 4 seasons
Mike Brascia (2014-16): 16-35, 2 seasons
Kyle Hageness (2009-14): 80-54, 5 seasons
John Teran (2005-09): 32-79, 4 seasons