TORRANCE, CA - The 2026 Rolling Hills Prep Fall Classic brought together some of Southern California's premier high school basketball programs for a nine-game showcase on October 17 at North High School in Torrance. Organized by respected Rolling Hills Prep head coach Harvey Kitani, the event featured nationally ranked prospects, competitive matchups, and several thrilling finishes.
Notable players included St. Francis sophomore Yann Kamagate, the No. 1-ranked player in the Class of 2028; Notre Dame junior Navorro Bowman, ranked No. 12 in the Class of 2027; and Mater Dei freshman Freddie Forbes. From Harvard-Westlake's last-second victory over Orange Lutheran to Canyon Anaheim's buzzer-beating finish against JSerra, the showcase delivered an exciting day of Southern California high school basketball.
Game 1: North Torrance 43, Santa Margarita 39
North Torrance opened the Rolling Hills Prep Fall Classic with a 43–39 victory over Santa Margarita, overcoming a late deficit in a defensive battle.
The Saxons established an early advantage behind Nathan Kasuyama and Connor Clark, who combined for five three-pointers. North Torrance took an 18–19 deficit into halftime before finding more offensive production in the second half.
Santa Margarita made its push behind Krawford Bailey, whose perimeter shooting helped the Eagles build a 35–32 lead late in the contest. North Torrance answered with a timely basket from Rylen Delapina before Clark connected on a crucial three-pointer to help swing momentum back toward the Saxons.
North Torrance held on down the stretch, converting important free throws to secure the four-point victory.
Kasuyama led North Torrance with 13 points, four assists and two steals, while Clark contributed 11 points and six rebounds. Devin Dixon added seven points and seven rebounds.
For Santa Margarita, Bailey finished with 12 points on four made field goals, including three three-pointers, while Wyatt Crafts contributed eight points.
Game 2: Harvard-Westlake 53, Orange Lutheran 52
Dekoda Ray's Three Free Throws Complete Stunning Harvard-Westlake Victory
Harvard-Westlake and Orange Lutheran produced one of the most dramatic finishes of the day, as Dekoda Ray converted three free throws with two seconds remaining to give the Wolverines a thrilling 53–52 victory.
Harvard-Westlake controlled much of the opening half, using its perimeter shooting and defensive pressure to build a 29–20 halftime advantage. Cole Holden provided the offensive spark, knocking down four three-pointers and creating opportunities for his teammates.
Orange Lutheran refused to go away. After trailing by double digits late in the second half, the Lancers mounted an impressive comeback behind Noah Zeola and Levi Frisch. Zeola caught fire from beyond the arc, while Frisch contributed timely baskets that helped erase Harvard-Westlake's advantage.
With 16 seconds remaining, Zeola knocked down two free throws to give Orange Lutheran a 52–50 lead, completing the comeback and putting the Lancers on the verge of victory.
However, Harvard-Westlake had one final possession. Ray was fouled attempting a three-pointer with two seconds left and stepped to the line needing all three free throws. He converted every attempt, turning a two-point deficit into a one-point victory.
Holden led Harvard-Westlake with 17 points, four assists and four steals, connecting on four three-pointers. Ray finished with 11 points, five assists and three steals, including the game-winning free throws.
Orange Lutheran was led by Zeola's 21 points and five three-pointers, while Frisch added 12 points and five rebounds. Kylin Bernardez contributed eight rebounds.
The finish was among the most memorable moments of the 2026 Rolling Hills Prep Fall Classic.
Game 3: Rancho Cucamonga 81, Los Alamitos 79
Kavan Bowden's 32 Points Lead Rancho Cucamonga Past Los Alamitos
Rancho Cucamonga overcame an early deficit and survived a late Los Alamitos rally to secure an 81–79 victory in one of the showcase's highest-scoring matchups.
Los Alamitos came out firing, building an early 18–8 advantage behind its perimeter shooting. The Griffins continued to find success offensively and carried a 38–33 lead into halftime.
Rancho Cucamonga responded with an explosive second half, outscoring Los Alamitos 48–41 to turn the game around. Kavan Bowden spearheaded the comeback with an outstanding offensive performance, attacking the basket, connecting from the perimeter and providing consistent scoring throughout the contest.
Carter Johnson also played an important role, knocking down a timely three-pointer late in the second half to extend Rancho Cucamonga's advantage to 75–69.
Los Alamitos continued to battle behind Robinson Diaz, whose perimeter shooting kept the Griffins within striking distance. Diaz connected on another three-pointer in the closing seconds, but Rancho Cucamonga held on to escape with the two-point victory.
Bowden finished with a game-high 32 points, eight rebounds and three steals, connecting on three three-pointers. Johnson added 22 points and six rebounds, while JC Corneille recorded an impressive 11 assists and five rebounds. Xavier Foster contributed six assists.
For Los Alamitos, Diaz delivered 22 points and eight assists, shooting 6-of-11 from three-point range. Tim Wuimlinger added 14 points, Riley Bowers contributed 12 points and five assists, and Alfredo Herrera recorded 10 points and five blocks.
The two teams combined for 160 points, with Los Alamitos shooting an impressive 12-of-23 from beyond the arc.
Game 4: Notre Dame 67, Redondo Union 58
Josiah Nance and Navorro Bowman Lead Notre Dame's Second-Half Comeback
Notre Dame overcame a strong opening half from Redondo Union to secure a 67–58 victory, using a decisive second-half performance to erase a seven-point halftime deficit.
Redondo Union opened the game with confidence, connecting on multiple early three-pointers. Christopher Davis knocked down consecutive shots from beyond the arc, helping the Sea Hawks establish an early advantage.
Redondo continued to find success from the perimeter throughout the first half, building a lead that reached double digits before taking a 34–27 advantage into halftime.
Notre Dame responded emphatically after the break. The Knights outscored Redondo 40–24 in the second half, tightening their defense while finding consistent offensive production from Josiah Nance and Navorro Bowman.
Nance provided the scoring punch, while Bowman controlled the game through his scoring, rebounding and playmaking. Notre Dame gradually took control before extending its advantage into double figures late in the contest.
Nance led Notre Dame with 22 points, seven rebounds and two blocks, while Bowman recorded a double-double with 17 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. King Rachal contributed nine points, seven rebounds and two blocks, and Ilan Nikolov added eight points.
For Redondo Union, CJ Edwards led the way with 14 points, while Davis and Joey Albala each scored 12. Albala connected on four three-pointers and added four assists, while Davis made three shots from beyond the arc.
Despite Redondo's impressive first-half performance, Notre Dame's 40-point second half ultimately proved decisive.
Game 5: St. John Bosco 77, Rolling Hills Prep 61
Carter Fulton Scores 28, but St. John Bosco's Balanced Attack Prevails
St. John Bosco defeated host Rolling Hills Prep 77–61, overcoming a tremendous second-half scoring performance from Carter Fulton with an impressive display of balanced offense.
The Braves established their rhythm early, connecting on multiple three-pointers to build a 14–5 advantage. St. John Bosco continued to move the ball effectively, generating quality looks from the perimeter and creating opportunities in transition.
The Braves carried a 36–26 lead into halftime, but Rolling Hills Prep found new life behind Fulton, who caught fire offensively after the break.
Fulton scored 28 points, including six three-pointers, attacking the defense and keeping the hosts competitive throughout the second half. Nick Welch Jr. and Andre George also provided important offensive contributions as Rolling Hills Prep attempted to close the gap.
St. John Bosco, however, consistently answered with timely baskets. Joem Fidello caught fire from beyond the arc in the second half, knocking down four three-pointers, while Chace Patterson and David Conerly provided additional scoring and playmaking.
Patterson led the Braves with 19 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals. Conerly delivered an impressive all-around performance with 14 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three blocks, while Fidello added 14 points on four made three-pointers.
Aaron Anderson contributed 10 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while Dominic Dunn added nine points.
For Rolling Hills Prep, Fulton finished with a game-high 28 points, while Welch Jr. added 15 points and six rebounds. George contributed 12 points on four made three-pointers.
St. John Bosco finished with 23 assists on 27 made field goals, demonstrating the ball movement that helped the Braves secure the victory.
Game 6: Mira Costa 83, Millikan 55
Cameron Palmer, Paxx Bell Power Mira Costa's Dominant Victory
Mira Costa delivered one of the showcase's most convincing performances, defeating Millikan 83–55 behind an efficient offensive attack and strong contributions from several players.
Millikan, playing without sophomore standout Quali Giran, opened the game aggressively and built an early 10–4 advantage. However, Mira Costa quickly responded with a scoring run sparked by Paxx Bell, who provided timely perimeter shooting and strong interior play.
The Mustangs eventually took control, building a 39–27 halftime lead before continuing their offensive momentum after the break.
Cameron Palmer emerged as Mira Costa's leading scorer, connecting on four three-pointers as the Mustangs consistently stretched Millikan's defense. Bell controlled the glass and contributed on both ends, while Mira Costa's supporting cast provided balanced production.
Mira Costa outscored Millikan 44–28 in the second half, extending its lead to as many as 30 points.
Palmer led Mira Costa with 20 points and four three-pointers, while Bell recorded a double-double with 15 points, 13 rebounds and five assists. Alexander Van Fossen added 12 points, while Gryadon Dion contributed eight points and six rebounds.
For Millikan, Jayden Clark finished with 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals. Chris Kahn added 11 points, connecting on three three-pointers, while Darius Dixson and Isaac Bakanida each scored 10.
Mira Costa finished the game shooting 50% from the field, recording 24 assists and 11 made three-pointers in a complete offensive performance.
Game 7: St. Francis 62, Bishop Montgomery 49
Cherif Millogo Leads St. Francis; Yann Kamagate Controls the Glass
St. Francis secured a 62–49 victory over Bishop Montgomery, using a dominant first half to establish control before holding off the Knights' second-half push.
The Golden Knights entered the matchup featuring highly regarded junior Yann Kamagate and senior Cherif Millogo, while playing without starting guard Jaylin Conard.
Millogo wasted little time making an impact, scoring St. Francis' first four points to establish an early advantage. Luke Paulus followed with a three-pointer, helping the Golden Knights build momentum during the opening minutes.
St. Francis continued to control the game defensively, limiting Bishop Montgomery to just 16 first-half points while building a commanding 36–16 halftime lead.
Bishop Montgomery responded with a stronger offensive performance after the break, scoring 33 second-half points and finding success from the perimeter. However, the early deficit proved too large to overcome.
Millogo led St. Francis with 14 points, while Will Ellien contributed 13 points and six rebounds. Paulus added 11 points and three assists, and Hermann Kone scored eight.
Although Kamagate finished with five points, he made his biggest impact on the glass, collecting a game-high 12 rebounds while adding two assists and a block.
For Bishop Montgomery, Marcel O'Quinn led the scoring with eight points and seven rebounds. Terran Williams, Terron Williams and Jalen Bain each contributed seven points, while Austin Kirksey added six points, five rebounds and four assists.
St. Francis' 20-point halftime advantage proved to be the difference despite Bishop Montgomery's improved second-half effort.
Game 8: Mater Dei 67, Loyola 62
Trey Price's Double-Double Helps Mater Dei Survive Loyola Challenge
Mater Dei survived a competitive matchup against Loyola, securing a 67–62 victory behind an impressive all-around performance from Trey Price.
The Monarchs entered the contest without Zain Majeed and Ryan Doane, creating additional opportunities for several players, including freshman standout Freddie Forbes.
Loyola started aggressively, with Jackson Majomi-Gorman knocking down an early three-pointer. The Cubs continued to pressure Mater Dei throughout the first half, using perimeter shooting and active defense to keep the Monarchs on their heels.
Loyola carried a 34–37 deficit into halftime as Mater Dei battled to establish control. The Monarchs found important contributions from Richie Ramirez, Ender Berg and Isaiah Williamson, while Price consistently created scoring opportunities.
The game remained competitive deep into the second half. Yovar Shepard converted a late transition basket to cut Mater Dei's advantage to 64–62, giving Loyola an opportunity to complete the comeback.
However, the Monarchs executed at the free-throw line. Price converted a free throw with 19 seconds remaining, and Forbes knocked down two more with eight seconds left to seal the five-point victory.
Price finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds, four steals and three assists, recording one of the day's most complete performances. Ramirez added 14 points and six rebounds, while Berg contributed 10 points and two blocks. Forbes finished with nine points, four rebounds and three assists, and Williamson added eight points.
For Loyola, Randall Sanders led the way with 14 points, while Majomi-Gorman contributed 13 points and three three-pointers. Shepard finished with 11 points, eight steals and five assists, providing a major defensive presence.
Mater Dei's ability to make key plays in the closing moments proved decisive in one of the day's most competitive games.
Game 9: Canyon Anaheim 54, JSerra 52
Jordan Garcia's Buzzer-Beating Putback Gives Canyon Anaheim Dramatic Victory
The 2026 Rolling Hills Prep Fall Classic concluded with another unforgettable finish as Jordan Garcia converted a buzzer-beating putback to give Canyon Anaheim a 54–52 victory over JSerra.
Canyon established an early advantage behind Jonah Kim, who scored in transition and provided timely perimeter shooting. JSerra remained competitive through its interior presence and offensive rebounding, with Isaiah Hill making an impact around the basket.
The teams entered halftime with Canyon holding a narrow 28–26 advantage, setting the stage for a closely contested second half.
With the game hanging in the balance, Kim delivered two crucial three-pointers, helping Canyon turn a late deficit into a 52–47 lead with 1:29 remaining.
JSerra refused to go away. Hill converted an important second-chance basket before Micah Cunningham knocked down a game-tying three-pointer with five seconds remaining, bringing the score to 52–52.
Canyon had one final opportunity. Nick Sholts attempted a shot near the basket, but JSerra's David Dubost blocked the attempt. Garcia reacted quickly, collected the offensive rebound and scored the game-winning putback as time expired.
Kim led Canyon with 20 points, three assists and two steals, connecting on three three-pointers. Garcia added 11 points, including the game-winner, while Ian Awoleye contributed nine points.
For JSerra, Hill recorded a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds, including eight offensive boards, while adding four blocks. Berk Catalay contributed nine points and six rebounds, and Christian Silva added eight points.
The dramatic finish provided a fitting conclusion to a showcase that featured several games decided in the final seconds.
Final Takeaways
The 2026 Rolling Hills Prep Fall Classic showcased the depth of Southern California high school basketball, bringing together premier programs and nationally recognized prospects for nine competitive matchups in Torrance.
From Dekoda Ray's game-winning free throws against Orange Lutheran to Canyon Anaheim's buzzer-beating putback against JSerra, the event delivered memorable finishes and impressive individual performances. With the 2026–27 high school basketball season approaching, the showcase provided an exciting preview of the competition ahead.
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