Basketball Team from Whitney Faces Early Burial in First Round Defeat, Failed to Recover
The Whitney High School girls basketball team has made a remarkable achievement this season, as they are currently undefeated in the 605 League with a record of 10-0. This is a significant milestone for the team, as they have never won all 10 games in the 605 League before the 2024-2025 season.
In a recent game against Pioneer High on February 7, 2023, the girls team claimed a share of the 605 League title, marking the first time they had defeated Pioneer High since the 2019-2020 season. Morgan Marks, a senior at Whitney High, led the team with a team-high 17 points and scored the first points of the game.
Meanwhile, the boys basketball team has also been making waves this season. Despite a loss to Providence High on February 13, 2025, with a score of 64-41, the team's season did not come to an end. The CIF State Regionals for basketball allows teams to continue playing after losing in a Southern Section divisional semifinal game.
In a notable victory, the Whitney High boys basketball team won a game against Sotomayor in the CIF Southern California Boys Basketball Regionals on March 1, 2023. Rafael Mercado, another senior at Whitney High, led the team in rebounds with four, while Peter Poitras scored 15 points in the game.
Unfortunately, detailed information about the Whitney High School boys basketball team’s CIF Southern Section playoff history and recent performances could not be found in the provided search results. To find more information, one might consider checking the official CIF Southern Section website or their archives for playoff brackets and team records, reviewing local sports news outlets or high school sports specialized sites covering CIF basketball, or searching Whitney High School’s athletic department or basketball team’s official social media or site for historical and recent playoff summaries.
In the meantime, the Whitney High girls basketball team continues to make history. Their big second round victory was reported in "NEWS AND NOTES FROM PRESS ROW" on January 23, 2025. As of that date, they have won all 10 games in the 605 League, and they are four games away from achieving a goal of winning all 10 games in the 605 League without a loss.
The loss to Providence High was not the end of the season for the Whitney High boys basketball team, and their determination and resilience have been evident throughout the season. As the season continues, both teams will strive to make even more history and bring pride to Whitney High School.
- For the local sports enthusiasts in our community, the Whitney High School girls basketball team's undefeated run in the 605 League is worth following, with their upcoming games aiming to clinch a historical 14-0 season in the league.
- Meanwhile, central to community news, the Whitney High School boys basketball team's recent victory in the CIF Southern California Boys Basketball Regionals has sparked renewed interest in their season, as they aim for more events and achievements in the CIF State Regionals and beyond.
