Basketball (Girls) | 12/31/2025 11:12:00 AM

The Cathedral Catholic girls' basketball team turned in a strong showing at the SoCal Holiday Classic, posting a 2-1 record against quality competition and finishing the tournament with a statement win in the third-place game. 

Cathedral Catholic 43, Victory Christian 37

Opening-Round Win

The Dons opened tournament play with a gritty defensive performance, edging Victory Christian 43-37. Despite shooting just 28 percent from the field, Cathedral Catholic relied on pressure defense and timely scoring to secure the win.

The Dons forced 26 turnovers and recorded 22 steals, disrupting Victory Christian's offensive rhythm throughout the game. Mckinley Hanlon led Cathedral Catholic with 18 points, including two three-pointers, and added four rebounds, four assists, and five steals.

"Addi" Addison Yang chipped in 15 points, including two three-pointers, while "Abby" Abigail Rall controlled the glass with eight rebounds. 

Westview 57, Cathedral Catholic 54 (OT)

Semifinal Thriller

In the semifinal round, Cathedral Catholic battled Westview in one of its most complete performances of the season. The Dons, who had defeated Westview earlier in the year, played in a tightly contested, back-and-forth matchup that required overtime to decide.

Cathedral Catholic jumped out to an 18-9 first-quarter lead and held slim advantages at halftime (29-25) and after three quarters (41-38). The teams traded runs in the fourth quarter, with Westview tying the game at 52-52 to force overtime. Cathedral Catholic responded late with a 4–0 run, but Westview ultimately prevailed 57-54 in overtime.

• "Addi" Addison Yang led the Dons with 18 points, shooting 6-for-7 from three-point range and 6-for-10 overall, while adding three assists.
• Mckinley Hanlon followed with 17 points, eight rebounds, two blocks, and a steal.
• Bianca Slone contributed eight points on 2-for-2 shooting from beyond the arc and pulled down nine rebounds.
• Khloe Lopez added 10 rebounds and three assists, while "Abby" Abigail Rall chipped in six rebounds.

Cathedral Catholic 66, Grossmont 55

Third-Place Game Victory

Looking to close the tournament with a winning record and a third-place finish, Cathedral Catholic responded with a resilient performance against Grossmont. The Hillers came out shooting at a high level, led by Jaliyah Flemming, who connected on six three-pointers in the first half, giving Grossmont a 38-28 halftime lead.

The Dons methodically worked their way back into the game, clamping down defensively and holding Grossmont to just four points in the third quarter, trailing by only two entering the fourth. Cathedral Catholic's offense then erupted in the final period, outscoring the Hillers 26-13 to secure the 66-55 victory.

• Mckinley Hanlon led all scorers with 26 points, added nine rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
• "Addi" Addison Yang added 15 points, six assists, and six steals, igniting the Dons on both ends of the floor.
• Bianca Slone filled the stat sheet with 13 points, six rebounds, three assists, and an impressive six blocks.
• Lainey Rall contributed five rebounds and an assist.

Tournament Leaders

Across the three games, Cathedral Catholic showcased balanced production and consistent leadership:

• Mckinley Hanlon: 20.3 points per game, 7 rebounds per game, 2.7 steals per game
• "Addi" Addison Yang: 16 points per game, 3 three-pointers made per game, 3 assists per game, 2.7 steals per game
• Bianca Slone: 9 points per game, 7 rebounds per game, 2 blocks per game

The Dons will look to build on the momentum from the SoCal Holiday Classic as they continue their non-league schedule and prepare for upcoming Western League play.