Santana High wins second straight Division 4 girls basketball title

Santana beats Escondido Adventist Academy 46-27 in championship game

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Santana High School girls basketball team won their second consecutive San Diego Section Division 4 championship, defeating top-seeded Escondido Adventist Academy 46-27 at Otay Ranch High School. Sam Mora's 3-pointer from near midcourt gave Santana a 21-point lead late in the game, sealing the victory.

Why it matters

This is Santana High's second straight Division 4 girls basketball title, showcasing the strength and consistency of their program. The win over top-seeded Escondido Adventist Academy demonstrates Santana's ability to compete at the highest level in the division.

The details

Santana High School's girls basketball team defeated Escondido Adventist Academy 46-27 to win their second consecutive San Diego Section Division 4 championship. Sam Mora's 3-pointer from near midcourt in the late stages of the game gave Santana a commanding 21-point lead, effectively clinching the victory for the team.

  • The championship game was played on February 27, 2026 at Otay Ranch High School.

The players

Sam Mora

A player for the Santana High School girls basketball team who hit a key 3-pointer to help secure the championship win.

Santana High School

The high school whose girls basketball team won the Division 4 championship for the second consecutive year.

Escondido Adventist Academy

The top-seeded team that lost to Santana High School in the Division 4 championship game.

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The takeaway

Santana High School's girls basketball program has established itself as a dominant force in Division 4, winning back-to-back championships and proving their ability to compete at the highest level in the division.