Long Beach Jordan girls basketball gets hot late and beats Roosevelt

Top-seeded Jordan pulls away in the fourth quarter to win CIF-SS Division 4 playoff opener

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Long Beach Jordan girls basketball team used a strong fourth quarter to pull away from Roosevelt and win 47-32 in the first round of the CIF Southern Section Division 4 playoffs. Jordan senior guard Janiah Lorn scored 16 of her game-high 18 points in the second half to lead the Panthers, who outscored Roosevelt 21-7 in the final period. Jordan also got key contributions from Jah'asharee Moore, Harmony Isaac, and Mila Hunt.

Why it matters

Jordan, the No. 1 seed in Division 4, showed its ability to make key adjustments and pull away late in a close playoff game. The win keeps the Panthers' postseason hopes alive as they look to make a deep run in the CIF-SS tournament.

The details

The game was close for three quarters, with both teams struggling to score. But Jordan opened the fourth quarter with a 13-2 run to extend its lead. The Panthers used a balanced offensive effort and tightened up their defense to outscore Roosevelt 21-7 in the final period. Jordan head coach Wesley Rosenbaum praised his team's composure and ability to make the necessary changes to pull away.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • Jordan opened the fourth quarter with a 13-2 run in the first five minutes of the period.

The players

Janiah Lorn

A senior guard for Jordan High School who scored 16 of her game-high 18 points in the second half to lead the Panthers to victory.

Wesley Rosenbaum

The head coach of the Long Beach Jordan girls basketball team.

Jah'asharee Moore

A senior forward for Jordan High School who filled up the stat sheet with 9 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 blocks.

Harmony Isaac

A junior guard for Jordan High School who scored 8 points with 5 steals and 3 rebounds.

Mila Hunt

A freshman center for Jordan High School who added 8 points and 9 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“We knew our defense was going to hold its ground, we just needed to play a little more under control and stay composed. We wanted to push the ball, we needed better spacing, be a little more steady. But ultimately, it's put the ball in the players' hands that we know that can make things happen.”

— Wesley Rosenbaum, Jordan High head coach (presstelegram.com)

“My coaches kept telling me that I wasn't shooting enough. I kept looking to pass too much. I'm a senior this year, so I have to go all in and empty my tank. I did agree with them; I was not shooting enough.”

— Janiah Lorn, Jordan High senior guard (presstelegram.com)

“It's just a testament to her preparation. She's just so locked in...the film study, the reps before, the time before, and she's just a gamer. She's never going to quit. She works as hard as anyone I've ever seen, and I just trust her with everything. So she came through for us big time.”

— Wesley Rosenbaum, Jordan High head coach (presstelegram.com)

What’s next

Jordan will face the winner of the Brentwood-Culver City matchup in the next round of the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs.

The takeaway

Jordan's ability to make key adjustments and get contributions from multiple players in the fourth quarter showcased the depth and resilience of the top-seeded Panthers. Their strong finish in a close playoff game demonstrated why they are considered a favorite to make a deep run in the Division 4 tournament.