Overview
- Watkins’ jersey was retired at halftime of the boys’ game against Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, marking the first jersey retirement in school history.
- Sierra Canyon won the Mission League showdown 78–74 on ESPN2, with Brandon McCoy scoring 21 and Notre Dame’s NaVorro Bowman Jr. totaling 36.
- Sierra Canyon coach Alicia Komaki credited Watkins with raising the program’s standards and praised her character and work ethic.
- Watkins, now at USC, is sidelined for the season while recovering from a knee/ACL injury.
- USC has maintained momentum without her, including a 69–68 win over No. 10 NC State in Charlotte and an AP Top 25 rise fueled by freshman Jazzy Davidson.