High school basketball: CIA-Bella Vista, Montverde Academy advance to Chipotle Nationals title game

Montverde Academy escapes AZ Compass Prep in double OT, CIA-Bella Vista routs Dynamic Prep

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:20pm

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Montverde Academy, a seven-time event champion, escaped with a 68-67 double-overtime victory over AZ Compass Prep in the first semifinal of the Chipotle Nationals. In the second semifinal, CIA-Bella Vista routed Dynamic Prep 81-62 behind a strong performance from four-star West Virginia signee Miles Sadler.

Why it matters

The Chipotle Nationals is a prestigious high school basketball tournament, and the matchup between the two semifinal winners will determine the national champion. Both Montverde Academy and CIA-Bella Vista are powerhouse programs, making this an anticipated title game.

The details

In the first semifinal, Montverde Academy was led by Oneal Delancy's 20 points and five rebounds, while Kent State signee Dhani Miller added 17 points, nine rebounds and three steals. AZ Compass Prep was paced by four-star Maryland signee Kaden House's 26 points and 11 rebounds. In the second semifinal, CIA-Bella Vista was led by Miles Sadler's 21 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, while 7-foot-1 senior Amadou Seini contributed 15 points and 18 rebounds.

  • The semifinal games were played on April 3, 2026.

The players

Oneal Delancy

A top 50 junior who scored a team-high 20 points for Montverde Academy.

Dhani Miller

A Kent State signee who had 17 points, nine rebounds and three steals for Montverde Academy.

Kaden House

A four-star Maryland signee who scored a game-high 26 points and had 11 rebounds for AZ Compass Prep.

Miles Sadler

A four-star West Virginia signee who had 21 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds for CIA-Bella Vista.

Amadou Seini

A 7-foot-1 senior who had 15 points and 18 rebounds for CIA-Bella Vista.

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What’s next

The championship game between Montverde Academy and CIA-Bella Vista will be played on April 5, 2026.

The takeaway

This matchup between two of the top high school basketball programs in the country promises an exciting championship game at the prestigious Chipotle Nationals tournament.