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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.

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The Sage Hill team pose for a photo with the CIF Southern California Division 1 Regional girls basketball championship plaque in Newport Beach on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
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Sage Hill guard Amalia Holguin, left, puts up a shot for a basket around Windward’s Charis Rainey, right, in the CIF Southern California Division 1 Regional girls basketball championship in Newport Beach on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Overview

  • 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.