Kaleena Smith sinks 50 points in double overtime as top-ranked Ontario Christian edges No. 3 Monarchs in SoCal thriller.
In a heart-stopping matchup, Kaleena Smith put on an incredible display of skill and determination to lead top-ranked Ontario Christian to a thrilling victory over No. 3 Archbishop Mitty at Carondelet High School in Concord, California. The game went into double overtime before Smith's team emerged victorious.
Smith, known for her clutch shooting and aggressive playing style, was unstoppable throughout the contest. She scored an astonishing 50 points, including several key shots that propelled her team to a narrow lead. Despite Mitty's best efforts, Smith's incredible shooting kept Ontario Christian in front, even as the Monarchs fought back valiantly.
The game was a true test of strength and endurance for both teams. In the end, it was Smith's unrelenting drive and determination that proved to be too much for the No. 3-ranked Monarchs. With her team trailing by one point with just seconds remaining in regulation, Smith scored on a layup to send the game into double overtime.
In the second overtime period, Smith continued to dominate, scoring several more points as Ontario Christian pulled away from Mitty's grasp. The victory marked a major win for the top-ranked team, which solidified its position at the top of the rankings.
For Mitty, the loss was a tough one to swallow, especially considering that they had come so close to taking down a top-ranked opponent. Despite the setback, the Monarchs will look to bounce back and continue their winning ways in the coming weeks.
The win marked another impressive performance from Smith, who is widely regarded as one of the best players in the country. Her incredible display of skill and determination has earned her the nickname "Special K" among fans and coaches alike.
In a heart-stopping matchup, Kaleena Smith put on an incredible display of skill and determination to lead top-ranked Ontario Christian to a thrilling victory over No. 3 Archbishop Mitty at Carondelet High School in Concord, California. The game went into double overtime before Smith's team emerged victorious.
Smith, known for her clutch shooting and aggressive playing style, was unstoppable throughout the contest. She scored an astonishing 50 points, including several key shots that propelled her team to a narrow lead. Despite Mitty's best efforts, Smith's incredible shooting kept Ontario Christian in front, even as the Monarchs fought back valiantly.
The game was a true test of strength and endurance for both teams. In the end, it was Smith's unrelenting drive and determination that proved to be too much for the No. 3-ranked Monarchs. With her team trailing by one point with just seconds remaining in regulation, Smith scored on a layup to send the game into double overtime.
In the second overtime period, Smith continued to dominate, scoring several more points as Ontario Christian pulled away from Mitty's grasp. The victory marked a major win for the top-ranked team, which solidified its position at the top of the rankings.
For Mitty, the loss was a tough one to swallow, especially considering that they had come so close to taking down a top-ranked opponent. Despite the setback, the Monarchs will look to bounce back and continue their winning ways in the coming weeks.
The win marked another impressive performance from Smith, who is widely regarded as one of the best players in the country. Her incredible display of skill and determination has earned her the nickname "Special K" among fans and coaches alike.
50 points in double overtime is just insane! i'm talking about Kaleena Smith, she's literally a beast on the court! I feel like my favorite player on our school basketball team would kill it if they had her skills 
. and to be honest, it's kinda inspiring seeing someone pour their heart out like that, you know? the energy of the crowd must've been electric 
. i'm gonna start calling her 'Kaleena Krusher' haha, what do u think? 
I'm loving this girl's game! 50 points in double overtime? That's insane! 
. it's amazing how one player can single-handedly turn the game around like that. and to think she came up just short last season... now she's on fire 
! top-ranked Ontario Christian is looking fierce this year 
. can't wait to see what they do next 
. You know, back in the day, we didn't even have all these fancy stats and rankings... we just played ball and had fun 
50 points is insane, but it's not even about the numbers - it's about the heart and determination she showed out there 