Ontario Christian, Archbishop Mitty set for high-stakes girls basketball state final

Top-ranked teams meet in Open Division championship game at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento

Mar. 14, 2026 at 6:33pm

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The top-ranked Ontario Christian Knights (33-2) and Archbishop Mitty Monarchs (28-2) will square off Saturday night at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento for the 2026 CIF State Girls Basketball Championships Open Division title, a rematch of a thrilling double-overtime contest won by the Knights earlier this season.

Why it matters

This matchup features two of the state's most dynamic high school girls basketball programs, with Ontario Christian making its first-ever appearance in a state championship game and Archbishop Mitty seeking its first Open Division crown after winning six previous state titles in lower classifications.

The details

Ontario Christian, led by junior standout Kaleena Smith and head coach Aundre Cummings, will look to capture the program's inaugural state title. Archbishop Mitty, under veteran head coach Sue Phillips, counters with a deep roster led by Iowa commit McKenna Woliczko, along with key contributors Ze'ni Patterson, Emma Cook and Maliya Hunter. The Monarchs fell to Ontario Christian 96-87 in double overtime on January 10, setting the stage for this high-stakes rematch.

  • The game is set for 6 p.m. PT on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • Ontario Christian and Archbishop Mitty previously met in a double-overtime thriller on January 10, 2026, with Ontario Christian winning 96-87.

The players

Kaleena Smith

Junior standout for Ontario Christian.

Aundre Cummings

Head coach of Ontario Christian.

McKenna Woliczko

Iowa commit and leader of the Archbishop Mitty Monarchs.

Sue Phillips

Veteran head coach of the Archbishop Mitty Monarchs.

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What’s next

The winner of the Ontario Christian vs. Archbishop Mitty matchup will claim the 2026 CIF State Girls Basketball Championships Open Division title.

The takeaway

This highly anticipated rematch between two of California's top high school girls basketball programs will showcase the state's elite talent and determine the 2026 Open Division champion.