Francis Parker Captures Open Division Girls Basketball Title

Lancers defeat Westview 66-50 to win first-ever Open Division championship

Mar. 3, 2026 at 1:55am

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The top-seeded Francis Parker High School girls basketball team defeated the sixth-seeded Westview High School 66-50 to capture their first-ever CIF San Diego Section Open Division championship. The Lancers overcame a halftime deficit and a strong performance from Westview's Sarah Heyn to pull away in the second half and secure the victory.

Why it matters

The Open Division title is the first in Francis Parker's program history, a significant accomplishment for the school. The game also featured a matchup between two of the top teams in the San Diego area, with Westview giving the favored Lancers a tough challenge before ultimately falling short.

The details

Francis Parker trailed 35-28 early in the third quarter before closing the period on a 14-0 run to take the lead. Westview's Heyn, who scored 18 points in the first half, fouled out with just under six minutes remaining, allowing the Lancers to pull away down the stretch. Francis Parker was led by freshman Jordan Brown's 23 points and junior Brieana Brown's 25 points and 8 rebounds.

  • The CIF San Diego Section Open Division girls basketball championship game was played on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • With 23 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Francis Parker held a 16-point lead over Westview.

The players

Jordan Brown

A freshman guard for Francis Parker High School who scored 23 points in the championship game.

Brieana Brown

A junior wing player for Francis Parker High School who scored 25 points and had 8 rebounds in the championship game.

Sarah Heyn

A senior guard for Westview High School who scored 23 points, including 18 in the first half, before fouling out late in the game.

Courtney Clements

The head coach of the Francis Parker High School girls basketball team.

Westview High School

The sixth-seeded team that reached the CIF San Diego Section Open Division championship game before falling to Francis Parker.

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What they’re saying

“It was a surreal moment, knowing we worked for this all year long. It's amazing.”

— Jordan Brown, Freshman guard, Francis Parker High School

“I just knew I had to do whatever it took to win. Whether that was defense or offense. I just wanted to win, period.”

— Jordan Brown, Freshman guard, Francis Parker High School

“She played phenomenally. She played the way you would think a senior would play in a championship game. She played desperately. She played every possession like it was the last 20 seconds of the game. She was extremely impressive.”

— Courtney Clements, Head coach, Francis Parker High School

What’s next

Both Francis Parker and Westview will advance to the Southern California Regionals following the CIF San Diego Section Open Division championship game.

The takeaway

Francis Parker's first-ever Open Division title is a significant milestone for the program, showcasing the team's resilience and ability to overcome adversity against a tough Westview squad. The performance of the Brown sisters, Jordan and Brieana, has solidified Francis Parker as one of the top girls basketball teams in the San Diego area.