2025 CIF State Day 1 Storylines

The 2025 CIF State Championship games delivered white-knuckle finishes across the board on Day 1, as teams battled for titles in intense matchups that went down to the wire. Sierra Canyon narrowly defeated Lincoln in what was a dramatic late-game sequence, while San Gabriel Academy managed to survive a frantic final minute to edge out The King’s Academy. In the Division V title game, Conor McGuire led International to a commanding win over Diamond Ranch, securing the crown with a dominant second-half performance. MADE Hoops breaks down all the action from these hard-fought championship showdowns.

Sierra Canyon Pulls Out Dramatic Late Game Victory Against Lincoln