Sierra Canyon makes history with Open Division sweep

The school becomes the first to win both the boys and girls basketball titles in the Southern Section Open Division.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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For the first time in the history of the Southern Section Open Division, one school - Sierra Canyon - swept the boys and girls basketball titles. The girls team upset Ontario Christian 69-62, led by 32 points from All-American Jerzy Robinson, while the boys team held off Harvard-Westlake 59-53. The state basketball playoffs begin this week with regional action, and Sierra Canyon received the No. 1 seed for both the boys and girls Open Division.

Why it matters

Sierra Canyon's historic sweep of the Open Division titles is a remarkable achievement, as the school becomes the first to accomplish this feat. It highlights the strength and depth of the basketball programs at Sierra Canyon, which have emerged as powerhouses in Southern California high school sports.

The details

In the girls final, the 5-foot-4 Ontario Christian star Kaleena Smith was purposely guarded by the 6-1 Sierra Canyon defender Jerzy Robinson, who scored 32 points in the 69-62 upset win. On the boys side, heavily favored Sierra Canyon saw its lead drop to three points late before prevailing 59-53 over Harvard-Westlake.

  • Sierra Canyon won the girls Open Division title on March 1, 2026.
  • Sierra Canyon won the boys Open Division title on March 1, 2026.

The players

Jerzy Robinson

A star player for the Sierra Canyon girls basketball team who scored 32 points in the Open Division championship game.

Kaleena Smith

A standout player for the Ontario Christian girls basketball team who scored 30 points in the Open Division championship game.

Alicia Komaki

The head coach of the Sierra Canyon girls basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“What a battle. There were a lot of top players on that court.”

— Alicia Komaki, Sierra Canyon girls basketball coach (Los Angeles Times)

“Jerzy is an elite defender and can guard anybody. She was going to do whatever she could to win.”

— Alicia Komaki, Sierra Canyon girls basketball coach (Los Angeles Times)

What’s next

The state basketball playoffs begin this week with regional action, and Sierra Canyon received the No. 1 seed for both the boys and girls Open Division. The finals are scheduled for March 13-14 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

The takeaway

Sierra Canyon's historic sweep of the Southern Section Open Division boys and girls basketball titles is a remarkable achievement that highlights the strength and depth of the school's basketball programs. It also sets the stage for a potentially thrilling run in the state playoffs as Sierra Canyon looks to cement its status as a California high school basketball powerhouse.