Millikan Thumps Thousand Oaks in CIF Boys' Basketball First Round

Rams build 30-point halftime lead, earn running clock in 79-34 win

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The undefeated Moore League champion Millikan Rams dominated Thousand Oaks in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 1 boys' basketball playoffs, building a 30-point halftime lead and earning a running clock in the fourth quarter to win 79-34.

Why it matters

Millikan's lopsided victory highlighted potential issues with the CIF-SS competitive equity format, as the undefeated league champions easily handled their first-round opponent. However, the Rams' strong defensive effort and balanced scoring attack suggest they may be a team to watch as the playoffs continue.

The details

Millikan was led by its "big three" of Jeremiah Hunt, Jojo Wicker, and Quali Giran, who all finished in double figures. The Rams also received solid contributions from Christian Parron and Jalen Stewart. Millikan's defense held Thousand Oaks scoreless for a 12-minute stretch in the first half, going on a 31-1 run during that span.

  • The game was played on February 11, 2026.
  • Millikan will face Windward in the second round on Friday.

The players

Stephon Price

Millikan's head coach, who praised his team's defensive effort and balanced scoring attack.

Jeremiah Hunt

Millikan's star player, who scored 18 points in the win.

Jojo Wicker

Another key player for Millikan, also scoring 18 points.

Quali Giran

Millikan's leading scorer with 21 points.

Jalen Stewart

A "glue guy" for Millikan, contributing 12 points.

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What they’re saying

“We just wanted to play good basketball at the right time in the season. I feel like we did that tonight and I feel like if we play the way we did tonight then I like our odds against anyone you line up in front of us. We have to take it one game at a time, but we want to put a banner up here.”

— Stephon Price, Millikan head coach (the562.org)

“It's a great feeling winning the first game, but there's more to it and we just have to keep pushing through it as a team.”

— Quali Giran (the562.org)

“A lot of people don't know about our team. Everyone thinks that it's just the big three, but we're way more than that. We have a great coaching staff, and those two guys, Christian and Jalen, those are glue guys. I like my chances going into every game with them.”

— Stephon Price, Millikan head coach (the562.org)

What’s next

Millikan will face Windward in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs on Friday.

The takeaway

Millikan's dominant first-round victory highlighted potential issues with the CIF-SS competitive equity format, but the Rams' strong defensive effort and balanced scoring attack suggest they may be a team to watch as the playoffs continue.