Menlo-Atherton's Luisa Tava Wins Bay Area News Group Girls Athlete of the Week

Tava's 15-point performance against Los Gatos in the CCS Division I final helped secure the section title for her team.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Luisa Tava, a standout guard for the Menlo-Atherton basketball team, has been named the Bay Area News Group's girls athlete of the week. Tava's 15-point performance against Los Gatos in the CCS Division I final helped lead her team to the section title.

Why it matters

Tava's award-winning performance highlights the strength of the Menlo-Atherton basketball program and the competitive nature of the CCS Division I playoffs, where they faced off against rival Los Gatos. Her individual achievement also showcases the talent of high school athletes in the Bay Area.

The details

In the CCS Division I final, Tava scored 15 points to help Menlo-Atherton defeat Los Gatos and secure the section title. Tava's scoring output and leadership on the court were key factors in her team's championship victory.

  • Menlo-Atherton faced off against Los Gatos in the CCS Division I final.

The players

Luisa Tava

A standout guard for the Menlo-Atherton basketball team who was named the Bay Area News Group's girls athlete of the week.

Menlo-Atherton

The high school basketball team that defeated Los Gatos in the CCS Division I final to win the section title.

Los Gatos

The high school basketball team that faced off against Menlo-Atherton in the CCS Division I final.

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The takeaway

Tava's award-winning performance showcases the high level of talent and competition in Bay Area high school basketball, with Menlo-Atherton and Los Gatos both proving to be formidable programs in the CCS Division I playoffs.