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CIA Bella Vista Prep advances to EYBL Scholastic Playoffs title game
Arizona prep school beats SPIRE Academy to reach championship matchup
Mar. 14, 2026 at 5:36pm
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CIA Bella Vista Preparatory School from Arizona has advanced to the championship game of the Nike EYBL Scholastic Playoffs after defeating SPIRE Academy 70-53 in the semifinals. Bella Vista, which finished sixth in the regular-season standings, has now beaten a pair of higher-seeded teams in Montverde Academy and SPIRE to reach the title game.
Why it matters
The EYBL Scholastic Playoffs feature some of the top high school basketball programs in the country, so Bella Vista's run to the championship game is an impressive accomplishment for the Arizona school. The outcome also sets up an intriguing title matchup between Bella Vista and the tournament favorite, Wasatch Academy from Utah.
The details
In the semifinal win over SPIRE, Bella Vista was led by 2027 prospect Lyris Robinson, who scored a game-high 18 points. Indiana commit Vaughn Karvala added 13 points, while West Virginia-bound guard Miles Sadler had 12 points, 6 assists and 3 steals. Bella Vista overcame a slow start and a double-digit deficit in the second quarter to pull away in the second half, holding SPIRE to just 8-of-27 shooting after the break.
- Bella Vista defeated Long Island Lutheran on Thursday.
- Bella Vista defeated Montverde Academy on Friday.
- Bella Vista defeated SPIRE Academy 70-53 on Saturday.
The players
Lyris Robinson
A top-100 prospect in the 2027 class, he led Bella Vista with 18 points in the semifinal win.
Vaughn Karvala
An Indiana commit, he scored 13 points for Bella Vista in the semifinal victory.
Miles Sadler
A West Virginia-bound guard, he had 12 points, 6 assists and 3 steals in the semifinal game.
What’s next
Bella Vista will face the winner of Wasatch Academy (Utah) and Compass Prep (Ariz.) in the championship game on Sunday.
The takeaway
CIA Bella Vista Prep's run to the EYBL Scholastic Playoffs title game is an impressive underdog story, as the Arizona school has knocked off higher-seeded programs to reach the championship matchup against the tournament favorite, Wasatch Academy.
