Centennial boys basketball team outpaces Etiwanda in Open Division action

Jayden Yim made six 3-pointers and scored a game-high 22 points as the Huskies opened their postseason with a convincing victory.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Centennial boys basketball team defeated Etiwanda 74-48 in a CIF Southern Section Open Division pool-play game. Jayden Yim led the Huskies with 22 points, including six 3-pointers. The win secures a CIF State playoff berth for Centennial and a spot in the Open Division bracket play.

Why it matters

The Open Division is the highest level of high school basketball competition in Southern California, and this matchup between two top teams was an important early-round game that will impact the state playoff picture.

The details

Centennial jumped out to a 17-6 lead in the first quarter, with Yim and Isaiah Rogers each hitting two 3-pointers. The Huskies then outscored Etiwanda 26-8 in the second quarter to take a 46-18 halftime lead. Yim finished the game 6-of-9 from 3-point range. For Etiwanda, it was their second straight lopsided loss in Open Division pool play, raising concerns about their ability to compete at this elite level.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • Centennial will travel to No. 3 Redondo on Tuesday to try and win their pool.

The players

Jayden Yim

A junior at Centennial High School who scored a game-high 22 points, including six 3-pointers, to lead the Huskies to victory.

Josh Giles

The head coach of the Centennial boys basketball team.

Isaiah Rogers

A player for the Centennial Huskies who scored 14 points in the game.

Jaidyn Smith

A player for the Centennial Huskies who scored 9 points in the game.

Josh Agbo

A player for the Centennial Huskies who scored 9 points in the game.

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What they’re saying

“He was sensational for our JV team that season. One of the things we didn't really have on the varsity team that season was someone who could made those open looks from deep. He was ready to contribute.”

— Josh Giles, Centennial head coach (sbsun.com)

“I think coach Giles has given me so many opportunities to succeed. He has always put his trust in me from the start, and that experience has really helped me.”

— Jayden Yim (sbsun.com)

“(Centennial) is fast and strong, and they were physical with us tonight. We just haven't adjusted well to what other teams are doing, and that's something we have to fix.”

— Danny Ryan, Etiwanda head coach (sbsun.com)

“We played 16 phenomenal minutes tonight. We're going to need 32 of them to hang with Redondo.”

— Josh Giles, Centennial head coach (sbsun.com)

What’s next

Centennial will travel to No. 3 Redondo on Tuesday to try and win their pool, while Etiwanda will regroup and travel to Damien next Friday, with the winner of that game between Baseline League rivals punching a ticket to the state playoffs.

The takeaway

Centennial's dominant performance, led by Jayden Yim's hot shooting, showcased the Huskies' ability to compete at the highest level of high school basketball. However, Etiwanda's struggles raise questions about their readiness for the intensity of the Open Division tournament, and they will need to make adjustments to keep their season alive.