Aaliyah Chavez Commits to Lubbock Monterey for College Basketball

Aaliyah Chavez, a highly anticipated recruit from Lubbock Monterey, is set to announce her college commitment after an impressive high school career that included nearly 4,800 points. Meanwhile, the rivalry between USC's JuJu Watkins and Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo intensifies as both vie for the Naismith Women's College Player of the Year Award, with Hidalgo currently leading in statistics after Watkins suffered an injury. In Laredo, basketball standout Emily Buitron received the MVP award following a stellar season, while other players like Alejandra Idrogo and Kassy Vela were recognized as Co-Offensive Players of the Year. The All-CIF Southern California girls basketball team highlights top performances from the season, with Aliyahna Morris being named Player of the Year for her contributions to Etiwanda's championship run. Kaleena Smith, a standout sophomore, has also made waves in her early career, leading Ontario Christian to a historic CIF title. These recognitions underscore the rising talent and competitive spirit within high school girls’ basketball.