Carondelet and Sage Hill to Clash in CIF State Girls Basketball Final

The Division I championship game at Sacramento's Golden 1 Center features two young, resilient teams with standout players.

Carondelet (29-6) and Sage Hill (23-11) meet Friday at 6 p.m. for the CIF Division I state title, marking Carondelet's first state final since 2010.
Carondelet's balanced roster, led by standout performances from freshman guard Niylah Christopher and junior wing Layla Dixon, has been key to their postseason success.
Sage Hill's junior guard Amalia Holguin has emerged as a leader, averaging 17 points during the regional tournament, following her team's strong finish to the season.
Both teams bring young talent to the court, with Sage Hill starting two freshmen and Carondelet relying on contributions from underclassmen as well.
The game will be played at Golden 1 Center, home of the Sacramento Kings, providing a high-profile stage for these rising basketball programs.