Breaking down the final week of the high school basketball schedule – San Bernardino Sun

The final week of the 2024-25 high school basketball season has arrived.

And while many league champions already have been crowned, a handful of titles will be up for grabs over the next three days.

Here are some of the important games to watch this week.

MONDAY’S TOP GAMES

Moreno Valley at Rancho Christian girls, 6:30 p.m. — The top two girls teams in Riverside County square off for the second time. The first was a classic, with Moreno Valley pulling out a 82-79 victory when Leiayjah Mills sank a 3-pointer in the final seconds. Moreno Valley clinches the title outright with a victory, while Rancho Christian can claim a share of the title if it avenges the previous loss.

Rancho Christian at Rancho Verde boys, 6:30 p.m. — Rancho Christian knocked off Rancho Verde 65-58 when the teams met mid-January, and the Eagles can secure the outright title with a win. Rancho Verde can move into a tie with a win. Riverside Poly might be watching this one closely, as well. If Rancho Verde and Poly both win their final two league games, the three teams will share the league championship.

Temescal Canyon at Elsinore boys, 6:30 p.m. — The longtime district rivals are first-year members in the Mountain Pass League. Temescal Canyon won the previous meeting 66-56 and can clinch the title outright with another victory. Elsinore would move into a tie for first with a win. The teams also have games Wednesday.

Rialto at Summit girls, 7 p.m. — Rialto looks to put the final touches on a second straight unbeaten Sunkist League championship. This game will be part of the league’s tournament. The Knights won the first meeting 70-51.

Aquinas at Linfield Christian boys, 7:30 p.m. — Linfield Christian won the initial meeting 47-42 and enters the final week with a one-game lead on Aquinas. Linfield Christian can clinch the title outright with a victory. Both teams have a challenging game Wednesday, with Aquinas hosting Arrowhead Christian Academy and Linfield Christian hosting Ontario Christian.

TUESDAY’S TOP GAMES

Great Oak at Temecula Valley boys, 7 p.m. — Temecula Valley and Vista Murrieta are tied for first place entering the final week. Vista Murrieta is in the best position because it closes with Murrieta Mesa and Chaparral, the bottom two teams in the standings. Temecula Valley will look to keep pace but has to take on Great Oak and defending champ Murrieta Valley on back-to-back evenings. Great Oak beat the Golden Bears 77-72 when the teams played Jan. 22.

Roosevelt vs. Centennial boys at Santiago HS, 7 p.m. — This is the second straight season these teams have reached the Big VIII League tournament championship game. Roosevelt beat Centennial 63-50 in last year’s final and scored a 78-52 win over the Huskies last month. Centennial played that game without leading scorer Isaiah Rogers. The winner of the game will be the outright league champion.