GIRLS
Championship
Firehawks 58 SAR 53
The host Firehawks (5-0) turned an 8-point 3rd quarter deficit into a 10-point lead and then held on over the final two minutes to deny the Sting (5-1) a repeat title. Marielle Bitran had 18 points, all on 3-pointers including three straight in the 3rd to give the Firehawks the lead. Gabriella Ackermann added 15 points and Lee Haber had 11. Ava Cohen led SAR with 25 points and Raelli Sokol added 16.
BOYS
Semifinals
L.A. Panthers 48 Jewish Culture 41
Kobi Mahler led the Panthers (3-1) with 20 points, Noah Hendeles added 12 and Saadya Williams had 10. David Albilia had 15 points for the Lions (4-1).
Frisch 55 Firehawks 35
Championship
Frisch 55 L.A. Panthers 31
The Cougars (5-0) used a 24-1 run to end the 1st half to take control and the Panthers (2-2) could never get closer than 16 points. The Panthers hit a field goal in the opening minutes of the game and their next one came two minutes into the third quarter. Isaac Stepner led Frisch with 21 points. Noah Hendeles had 19 for the Panthers, all in the 2nd half.