California: Sierra Canyon Trailblazers Rally for Open Division Boys Basketball Title

Sierra Canyon edged Salesian College Prep 78-70 at the Golden 1 Center on March 14, 2026, to claim the Open Division state championship and finish 30-1. Star Maxi Adams went down with an ankle injury in the first quarter, leaving the Trailblazers trailing by nine early, but they rallied behind Brandon McCoy’s takeover and a massive 15-0 third-quarter run while playing with the mantra “Win one for Maxi.” The team’s depth and poise shone through as they earned their first Open Division crown since 2019 and fifth state title overall, erupting in hugs and tears at center court.

Coming-together narrative:

The Trailblazers united around their injured leader to turn adversity into triumph, with the entire bench and coaching staff crediting the bond that carried them through the comeback against a tough Salesian squad.