USC Commit Saniyah Hall Leads East to McDonald's All American Victory

Hall earns MVP honors with 21 points as East beats West 91-71

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:53am

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Saniyah Hall, a top-ranked recruit committed to USC, led the East team to a 91-71 victory over the West in the 2026 McDonald's All American Game. Hall scored a game-high 21 points, including 13 in the first half, to earn MVP honors. The East pulled away in the fourth quarter after the West had led by as many as 9 points earlier in the game.

Why it matters

The McDonald's All American Game is one of the premier high school basketball showcases, featuring the top players in the country. Hall's dominant performance solidifies her status as one of the nation's elite prospects and highlights the continued pipeline of talent heading to USC's women's basketball program.

The details

Hall, a guard from Spire Academy, hit four 3-pointers and added 4 points in the second half to help the East secure the victory. North Carolina commit Kate Harpring of Marist (Atlanta) also had a strong game for the East, scoring 14 points despite injuring her shoulder in the second quarter. The West led by as many as 9 points in the first half before the East rallied to take a 40-39 halftime lead. The East then pulled away in the fourth quarter, going on a 7-0 run to create separation before closing out the 20-point win.

  • The 2026 McDonald's All American Game took place on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
  • The East led 40-39 at halftime.

The players

Saniyah Hall

A top-ranked recruit in the class of 2026 who has committed to play at the University of Southern California.

Kate Harpring

A North Carolina commit who plays for Marist High School in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The takeaway

The East's victory in the 2026 McDonald's All American Game showcases the depth of high school basketball talent, with top recruits like Saniyah Hall and Kate Harpring leading their teams to an entertaining showcase of the future stars of the sport.