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Portola girls basketball upsets Paramount in CIF-SS playoffs
Portola's 3-point shooting proved too much for Gateway League co-champions Paramount
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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The Portola High School girls basketball team upset Paramount High School, the Gateway League co-champions, with a 64-41 victory in the first round of the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoffs. Paramount junior guard Aiyanna Hooker scored a team-high 17 points, but Portola's barrage of 3-pointers proved too much for the home team to overcome.
Why it matters
This upset victory by the Portola girls basketball team over the league co-champions Paramount highlights the unpredictable nature of the playoffs, where any team can get hot and pull off a surprise win regardless of regular season records.
The details
Paramount junior guard Aiyanna Hooker led her team with 17 points, but Portola's sharp 3-point shooting was the difference-maker in the game. Portola was able to consistently knock down shots from beyond the arc, overwhelming the Paramount defense.
- The game was played on Thursday, February 13, 2026 in Paramount, California.
The players
Aiyanna Hooker
A junior guard for the Paramount High School girls basketball team who scored a team-high 17 points in the loss.
What they’re saying
“I really was just trying my hardest because I know if I lead my team, then they'll probably pick up on my energy,”
— Aiyanna Hooker, Paramount junior guard (wn.com)
The takeaway
Portola's upset victory over the league co-champions Paramount shows that anything can happen in the playoffs, where hot shooting and strong team play can overcome regular season records and expectations.
