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The CIF Southern Section has released its All-CIF teams for the 2025–26 high school basketball season, recognizing top performers across the Open Division and Divisions 1–9 for both boys and girls. These selections matter now: they spotlight players likely to draw college interest, highlight program-strength shifts across the region and set the stage for recruiting and preseason watch lists this summer.
All-CIF teams are compiled from coach nominations and committee deliberations, so the lists represent both season-long production and the respect of opposing coaches. Below is a concise summary of the season’s most decorated players and coaches, followed by the full All-CIF rosters as released by the Southern Section.
Quick reference — Players and Coaches of the Year (2026)
| Division | Boys Player(s) of the Year | Boys Coach of the Year | Girls Player(s) of the Year | Girls Coach of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Maximo Adams (Sierra Canyon, 12) | Andre Chevalier (Sierra Canyon) | Kaleena Smith (Ontario Christian, 11) & Jerzy Robinson (Sierra Canyon, 12) | Alicia Komaki (Sierra Canyon) |
| Division 1 | Chadrack Mpoyi (Crean Lutheran, 12) | Austin Loeb (Crean Lutheran) | Casey Higgins (La Salle, 12) & Aislin Tamez Torres (La Salle, 10) | Scott Wiard (La Salle) |
| Division 2 | Aiden Shaw (Bishop Amat, 10) | Brandon Ertle (Bishop Amat) | Anik Nortikyan (Crescenta Valley, 11) | Michael Flot (Crescenta Valley) |
| Division 3 | Fabian Ruiz (Murrieta Mesa, 11) | Chris Featherly (Murrieta Mesa) | Jayden Witten (St. Margaret’s, 9) | Josh Markum (St. Margaret’s) |
| Division 4 | Destin Strauther (Colony, 11) | Tony Davis (Colony) | Delaney Shiring (El Dorado, 12) | Matthew Raya (El Dorado) |
| Division 5 | Chinemerem Anyikwa (Serra, 12) | De’Jon Frazier (Serra) | Eden Wynne (Bishop Diego, 11) | Jeff Burich (Bishop Diego) |
| Division 6 | Myles Mittelsteadt (Laguna Hills, 11) & Jackson Burnham (Laguna Hills, 12) | Sean Sargeant (Laguna Hills) | Camaila Carigma (Savanna, 12) | Ramez Michail (Savanna) |
| Division 7 | Amari Gray (Rialto, 12) | Dante Rouzan (Rialto) | Ta’Niya Paul (Kennedy, 9) | Nori Nishida (Kennedy) |
| Division 8 | Kayden Murray (Victor Valley, 12) | Shondell Moore (Victor Valley) | Valerie Sepulveda (Schurr, 10) | Juan Covarrubias (Schurr) |
| Division 9 | Andres Elenes (Colton, 12) | Kendrick Ayres (Colton) | Cailei Buna (Sierra Vista, 11) | Sandra Duckering (Sierra Vista) |
Highlights and context
The Open Division selections emphasize established regional powers. Sierra Canyon dominated the Open awards, taking home both a boys Player of the Year and the girls Coach of the Year nod, underlining the program’s continued presence near the top of Southern California high school basketball.
Several underclassmen earned major recognition — from Bishop Amat’s Aiden Shaw at the varsity level to freshman Jayden Witten among girls — signaling talent that college programs may track closely through the off-season.
Full All-CIF rosters — Boys
Open Division
- Player of the Year: Maximo Adams, Sierra Canyon (12)
- Coach of the Year: Andre Chevalier, Sierra Canyon
- Isaiah Rogers, Centennial/Corona (12)
- Isaiah Barnes, Crespi (11)
- Eli Garner, Damien (12)
- Joe Sterling, Harvard-Westlake (12)
- Pierce Thompson, Harvard-Westlake (11)
- Gene Roebuck, La Mirada (11)
- NaVorro Bowman, Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks (11)
- S.J. Madison, Redondo Union (12)
- Drew Anderson, Santa Margarita (12)
- Kaiden Bailey, Santa Margarita (12)
- Brandon McCoy Jr., Sierra Canyon (12)
- Christian Collins, St. John Bosco (12)
Division 1
Player of the Year: Chadrack Mpoyi, Crean Lutheran (12). Coach of the Year: Austin Loeb, Crean Lutheran.
- Hunter Caplan, Crean Lutheran (11)
- David Abisogun, Fairmont Prep (12)
- Jason Crowe Jr., Inglewood (12)
- Jaden Bailes, JSerra Catholic (12)
- Ryan Doane, JSerra Catholic (10)
- Jeremiah Profit, Rancho Christian (11)
- Nick Welch Jr., Rolling Hills Prep (11)
- Matthew Bernal, Santiago/Corona (10)
- William Conroy Jr., Village Christian (9)
Division 2
Player of the Year: Aiden Shaw, Bishop Amat (10). Coach of the Year: Brandon Ertle, Bishop Amat.
- Omar Cox-Labomme, Bishop Amat (9)
- Joaquin Tovera, Chino Hills (12)
- Kamrynn Nathan, Elsinore (11)
- Nolan Newman-Gomez, Hesperia (12)
- Luke Barnett, Mater Dei (12)
- Richie Ramirez, Mater Dei (11)
- Josiah Johnson, Mayfair (12)
- Semaj Carter, Rancho Verde (12)
- Jackson Haggins, Roosevelt (12)
Division 3
Player of the Year: Fabian Ruiz, Murrieta Mesa (11). Coach of the Year: Chris Featherly, Murrieta Mesa.
- Jay Keys, Aliso Niguel (12)
- Jayden Mysin, Aliso Niguel (12)
- Donovan Webb, Golden Valley (11)
- Kevin Keshishyan, Los Altos (11)
- Grayson Coleman, Milken Community (11)
- Jagger Saul, Murrieta Mesa (11)
- Mason Salazar, Ontario Christian (10)
- Nicholas Chen, San Marino (12)
- King Johnson, Warren (10)
Division 4
Player of the Year: Destin Strauther, Colony (11). Coach of the Year: Tony Davis, Colony.
- Jaleel Hunter, Blair (11)
- Joseph Riggins, Blair (12)
- Fende Thomas, Colony (12)
- Hugo Morales, Norte Vista (11)
- Marquis Johnson, Norte Vista (11)
- Sam Jacobson, Shalhevet (12)
- Ryan Hull, Trabuco Hills (12)
- Devon Williams, Trabuco Hills (12)
- Jeremiah Vasquez, Walnut (12)
Division 5
Player of the Year: Chinemerem Anyikwa, Serra (12). Coach of the Year: De’Jon Frazier, Serra.
- Bryce Fletcher, Oakwood (11)
- Demetri Galadjian, Pilibos (11)
- Garrett Brehmer, San Juan Hills (12)
- Rocco Jensen, San Juan Hills (12)
- Drew Carter, Serra (11)
- Dylan Lam, Temple City (12)
- Meir Dan, Valley Torah (11)
- Noah Rowley, Vasquez (11)
- Jaythan Pinckney, Verbum Dei (11)
Division 6
Co-Players of the Year: Myles Mittelsteadt (Laguna Hills, 11) & Jackson Burnham (Laguna Hills, 12). Coach of the Year: Sean Sargeant (Laguna Hills).
- Quintus Sugarman, Buckley (12)
- Kai Wilson, Kennedy (12)
- Alijah Malico, Moreno Valley (11)
- Kordell Mackey, Moreno Valley (11)
- Eric Wooten, Orange Vista (11)
- Adrian Viray, Orange Vista (12)
- Garrett Pickens, Ramona (12)
- Cary Moore, Ramona (12)
- Adam Ayala, St. Bonaventure (12)
Division 7
Player of the Year: Amari Gray, Rialto (12). Coach of the Year: Dante Rouzan, Rialto.
- Isaac Yuhico, Canyon/Canyon Country (12)
- Wayne Johnson, Rialto (10)
- Rhys Anderson, Rosemead (12)
- Mikael De Leon, Rowland (12)
- Iam Minarto, Rowland (11)
- Julius Vergara, Salesian (12)
- William Bryson III, St. Paul (12)
- Michael Dunford, Webb
- Ethan Hao, Webb (11)
Division 8
Player of the Year: Kayden Murray, Victor Valley (12). Coach of the Year: Shondell Moore, Victor Valley.
- Savion Sorapuru, Big Bear (12)
- Bryan Ly, Bolsa Grande (11)
- Jayden Alabi, Dunn (12)
- Isaac McKey, Edgewood (12)
- Elijah Lopez, South El Monte (11)
- Nathan Orosi, South El Monte (12)
- Rod Khollesi, South Pasadena (12)
- Christopher Grabow, Twentynine Palms (11)
- Deanthony Dyer, Victor Valley (11)
Division 9
Player of the Year: Andres Elenes, Colton (12). Coach of the Year: Kendrick Ayres, Colton.
- William Chiang, Acaciawood Academy (12)
- Tyler Treder, California Lutheran (10)
- Albert Sauceda, Coachella Valley (12)
- Gonzalo Oropeza, Colton (12)
- Calvin Dulan, Loma Linda Academy (12)
- Maurice Fitzgerald, Pacific (12)
- Ben Rupnow, Providence/SB (10)
- Zack Castruita, Samueli Academy (12)
- Robinson Maples, Valley Christian/SM (12)
Full All-CIF rosters — Girls
Open Division
Co-Players of the Year: Kaleena Smith, Ontario Christian (11) and Jerzy Robinson, Sierra Canyon (12). Coach of the Year: Alicia Komaki, Sierra Canyon.
- Cydnee Bryant, Centennial (12)
- Arynn Finley, Etiwanda (12)
- Chasity Rice, Etiwanda (11)
- Aaliyah Mack, Fairmont Prep (9)
- Vivian Grenald, JSerra Catholic (11)
- Harmony Golightly, Mater Dei (11)
- Karisma Flores, Oak Park (12)
- Tatianna Griffin, Ontario Christian (10)
- Addison Archer, Rancho Christian (9)
- Amalia Holguin, Sage Hill (12)
- Emilia Krstevski, Sierra Canyon (12)
Division 1
Co-Players of the Year: Casey Higgins (La Salle, 12) & Aislin Tamez Torres (La Salle, 10). Coach of the Year: Scott Wiard (La Salle).
- Alaysha Mills, Moreno Valley (11)
- Kayla Watanabe, Orange Lutheran (10)
- Mei Ling Perry, Troy (12)
- Kamilla Basyrova, Valencia (10)
- Cara Mckell, Valencia (12)
- Kailee Staniland, Ventura (12)
- Lauren Wolfe, Villa Park (10)
- Charis Rainey, Windward (11)
Division 2
Player of the Year: Anik Nortikyan, Crescenta Valley (11). Coach of the Year: Michael Flot, Crescenta Valley.
- Emerson Martin, Camarillo (11)
- Daniela Rocha Betancourt, Camarillo (12)
- Kelin Shajanian, Crescenta Valley (11)
- Carly Letendre, Dos Pueblos (12)
- Kiley Husbands, San Clemente (11)
- Eva Marie Rios, Saugus (12)
- Jasmine Garcia, Saugus (12)
- Kate Duarte, Rosary Academy (12)
- Izzy Holmes, Rosary Academy (11)
Division 3
Player of the Year: Jayden Witten, St. Margaret’s (9). Coach of the Year: Josh Markum, St. Margaret’s.
- Darby Dunn, Canyon/Canyon Country (10)
- Tatyana Aubry, Leuzinger (11)
- Sovereign Woods, Leuzinger (10)
- Peyton Axene, Murrieta Valley (11)
- Valerie Lauritzen, Murrieta Valley (12)
- Gia Angell, Oxnard (9)
- Destinee Herrera, Oxnard (10)
- Taylor Francois, St. Margaret’s (12)
- Sydney Ghobrial, St. Monica Prep (12)
Division 4
Player of the Year: Delaney Shiring, El Dorado (12). Coach of the Year: Matthew Raya, El Dorado.
- Kyara Vargas, Canyon/Anaheim (12)
- Zulymar Velazquez, Canyon/Anaheim (11)
- Camrynn Whitney, Eastside (12)
- Kennedy Wood, El Dorado (12)
- Serena Morillo, La Canada (10)
- Diya Ahir, La Canada (10)
- Alena Wilson, Lancaster (12)
- Rylee Bradley, Marina (12)
- Cheyenne Abrams, Marina (12)
Division 5
Player of the Year: Eden Wynne, Bishop Diego (11). Coach of the Year: Jeff Burich, Bishop Diego.
- Jaymi Coronado, Bishop Diego (12)
- Isabella Amayakyan, Burroughs/Burbank (10)
- Elizabeth Amoroso, Burroughs/Burbank (12)
- Jade Dukes, Carter (12)
- Valerie Esteban, Godinez (12)
- Jamie Lac, Oakwood (12)
- Allie Sexton, Sunny Hills (10)
- Kaya Choi, Torrance (11)
- Alyssa So, Whitney (11)
Division 6
Player of the Year: Camaila Carigma, Savanna (12). Coach of the Year: Ramez Michail, Savanna.
- Zanylah Jackson, Hillcrest (12)
- Isabella Tran, Rowland (11)
- Genesis Ruiz, San Jacinto (10)
- Roxy Beltran, Santa Fe (11)
- Dyanna Cruz, Savanna (11)
- Jazara Madrid, Savanna (12)
- Naomi Durrah, Silver Valley (10)
- Mia De La Cruz, Warren (11)
- Aliyah Lopez, Warren (11)
Division 7
Player of the Year: Ta’Niya Paul, Kennedy (9). Coach of the Year: Nori Nishida, Kennedy.
- Makenna Dyer, Burroughs/Ridgcrest (11)
- Caprice Irvin, Burroughs/Ridgcrest (12)
- Jasmine Jackson, Cajon (12)
- Jocelyn Morales, Foothill Tech (10)
- Liz Tirona, Kennedy (12)
- Cameron McDermott, Laguna Hills (12)
- Keira McDermott, Laguna Hills (9)
- Kayla Gonzalez, Patriot (12)
- Linda Lasike-Tu’uhetoka, Patriot (12)
Division 8
Player of the Year: Valerie Sepulveda, Schurr (10). Coach of the Year: Juan Covarrubias, Schurr.
- Rosalia Reyes, CAMS (12)
- Sophia Azzam, Chadwick (12)
- Brooklyn Davis, Notre Dame/Riverside (10)
- Jalyssa Loatman, Orange (11)
- Aubrey Macedo, Orange (11)
- Mia Payne, Pacifica Christian/SM (11)
- Marley Diaz, Schurr (10)
- Aubrey Dimapasok, University Prep (11)
- Teagan Moon, Yucca Valley (12)
Division 9
Player of the Year: Cailei Buna, Sierra Vista (11). Coach of the Year: Sandra Duckering, Sierra Vista.
- Alyssa Olmos, Channel Islands (11)
- Maki Plascencia, Channel Islands (10)
- Maribel Cervantes, Desert Hot Springs (11)
- Nyna Crawford, Desert Hot Springs (11)
- Kayla Matthews, La Sierra (10)
- Eva Banke, Santa Clarita Christian (10)
- Alyssa Winlock, Sierra Vista (12)
- Melissa Gutierrez, Vista Del Lago (11)
- Aileen Ramirez, Western (12)
The All-CIF lists provide a snapshot of the region’s depth: established power programs and emerging standouts both feature. For coaches and college scouts, these rosters are a useful starting point as teams prepare for offseason camps and recruiting calendars. For players, the recognition often translates into increased visibility and elevated expectations heading into next season.
