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Ontario Christian, Etiwanda Girls Basketball Teams Host Open Division Semis
Winners advance to Saturday's Open Division championship game at Toyota Arena.
Feb. 23, 2026 at 10:50pm
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Ontario Christian and Etiwanda, the top two seeds in the CIF Southern Section Open Division girls basketball playoffs, will host semifinal games on Tuesday night. Ontario Christian, the defending Open Division champion, takes on No. 4 seed Sage Hill, while Etiwanda hosts No. 3 seed Sierra Canyon. The winners will advance to Saturday's championship game at Toyota Arena in Ontario.
Why it matters
This matchup features some of the top high school girls basketball teams in the nation, with Ontario Christian ranked No. 2 and Etiwanda ranked No. 4 by MaxPreps. The winners will earn a spot in the prestigious Open Division title game, which has become a marquee event in Southern California high school sports.
The details
Ontario Christian (30-1) has cruised through the playoffs so far, winning its three games by an average of 45.7 points. The Knights are led by junior point guard Kaleena Smith, who is averaging 32.4 points, 7.1 assists and 4.8 steals per game. Sage Hill (27-4) brings a 22-game winning streak into the game and is led by senior guard Amalia Holguin (21.7 PPG) and junior forward Kamdyn Klamberg (15.3 PPG). Etiwanda (30-2) has also dominated its playoff opponents, winning by an average of 34.3 points. The Eagles are led by the backcourt duo of senior Arynn Finley and junior Chasity Rice. Sierra Canyon (28-2) is ranked No. 5 nationally and is led by senior guard Jerzy Robinson, a McDonald's All-American selection.
- The semifinal games are scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
- The Open Division championship game will be played on Saturday, March 1, 2026 at 8 p.m. at Toyota Arena in Ontario.
The players
Ontario Christian
The defending Open Division section champion and this year's No. 1 seed.
Etiwanda
The No. 2-seeded team in the Open Division playoffs.
Sage Hill
The No. 4 seed in the Open Division playoffs.
Sierra Canyon
The No. 3 seed in the Open Division playoffs.
Kaleena Smith
Junior point guard for Ontario Christian, averaging 32.4 points, 7.1 assists and 4.8 steals per game.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
What’s next
The winners of Tuesday's semifinal games will advance to the Open Division championship game on Saturday, March 1, 2026 at 8 p.m. at Toyota Arena in Ontario.
The takeaway
This matchup features some of the top high school girls basketball teams in the nation, with the winners earning a spot in the prestigious Open Division title game. The games will showcase the talent and competitiveness of these elite programs as they vie for a championship.
