Bay Cordova Leads Mission Hills Grizzlies to Playoff Win Over La Jolla Country Day Torreys

Grizzlies' double-double machine paces team effort in 53-46 victory

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Mission Hills Grizzlies defeated the La Jolla Country Day Torreys 53-46 in a playoff matchup, led by a standout performance from Bay Cordova. Cordova scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, continuing his recent hot streak. Maya Akesson also had a strong game for the Grizzlies, scoring 15 points and pulling down 6 boards. The Grizzlies dominated the offensive glass, finishing with 15 offensive rebounds.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Grizzlies' season alive as they advance in the playoffs. Cordova has emerged as a go-to scorer for Mission Hills, providing a consistent scoring punch that has helped the team string together wins. The Grizzlies' ability to control the boards has been a key factor in their recent success.

The details

Bay Cordova led the way for the Grizzlies, shooting 5-for-9 from three-point range and recording a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Maya Akesson added 15 points and 6 rebounds. As a team, the Grizzlies crashed the offensive glass hard, finishing with 15 offensive rebounds. For the Torreys, Safiyah Sugapong scored 19 points and had 3 steals, while Kennedy Walton contributed 10 points and 8 rebounds in the losing effort.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 20, 2026.
  • This was the Grizzlies' sixth consecutive game with Cordova scoring at least 20 points.

The players

Bay Cordova

A key scorer and rebounder for the Mission Hills Grizzlies, Cordova has been on a tear lately, recording six straight 20-point games.

Maya Akesson

A solid contributor for the Grizzlies, Akesson scored 15 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in the win.

Safiyah Sugapong

The leading scorer for the La Jolla Country Day Torreys, Sugapong had 19 points and 3 steals in the losing effort.

Kennedy Walton

Walton added 10 points and 8 rebounds for the Torreys in the playoff loss.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out strong and play as a team to get this playoff win. Bay really set the tone for us with his scoring and rebounding, and the whole team stepped up on the glass.”

— Maya Akesson, Grizzlies Player (maxpreps.com)

What’s next

The Grizzlies will face off against Francis Parker in their next playoff game on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

The takeaway

Bay Cordova's continued dominance has been a driving force behind the Grizzlies' recent success, as his scoring and rebounding have lifted the team to important playoff wins. The Grizzlies' ability to control the boards has also been a key factor in their run, showcasing their well-rounded team effort.