Laguna Hills Senior Wins OC Boys Athlete of the Week

Jackson Burnham led his team to the CIF-SS Division 6 championship game with a standout performance.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 8:18pm

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Jackson Burnham, a senior on the Laguna Hills basketball team, has been named the Orange County boys athlete of the week. Burnham scored 18 points with 17 rebounds, eight assists and two steals in the Hawks' 78-51 win over Ramona in the CIF-SS Division 6 championship game.

Why it matters

Burnham's impressive stat line and championship game performance highlight his strong senior season, helping lead Laguna Hills to the playoffs. As a 6-4 guard, Burnham has been a key contributor for the Hawks all year, averaging 18 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

The details

In the CIF-SS Division 6 championship game, Burnham recorded a double-double with 18 points and 17 rebounds. He also dished out 8 assists and had 2 steals in the Hawks' 78-51 victory over Ramona.

  • Laguna Hills played in the CIF-SS Division 6 championship game on March 1, 2026.
  • Laguna Hills is scheduled to host Vasquez in a CIF Southern California Regional Division IV game on Tuesday night.

The players

Jackson Burnham

A 6-4 senior guard on the Laguna Hills basketball team.

Laguna Hills

The high school basketball team that Jackson Burnham plays for.

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What’s next

Laguna Hills is scheduled to host Vasquez in a CIF Southern California Regional Division IV game on Tuesday night.

The takeaway

Jackson Burnham's standout performance in the CIF-SS Division 6 championship game showcases his talent and leadership as a senior, helping lead Laguna Hills to the playoffs and earning him Orange County boys athlete of the week honors.