3Stripes Gold & Jr. 3SSB Girls West: Shekinah Shaw, Nikki Tran, Grace Wilhelm, Genysta Johnson & Lilicca Giometti Lead Championship Weekend in Ladera Ranch

May 2026

The 3Stripes Gold & Jr. 3SSB Girls West event in Ladera Ranch, California featured strong performances across the high school and Jr. divisions, with programs from California, Texas, Arizona, Alaska, Utah and Hawaii making major impressions throughout the weekend. From 17U down through the Jr. 3SSB divisions, the event showcased a deep group of young talent across the West Coast girls basketball scene.

17U Stripes Gold

Championship Result: 7Days Gold 53 – Statham Academy Elite 46

MVP

  • Shekinah (Kai) Shaw | 2027 | 5’6 Guard | 7Days Gold
    17.5 PPG | 4.8 REB | 4.5 STL | +57 +/-

Shaw was one of the most complete guards at the event, leading 7Days Gold to the 17U Stripes Gold championship in Ladera Ranch. She scored it at all three levels, created shots off the catch and off the dribble, and controlled the game with poise when defenses pressured her. Shaw also made a major impact defensively, using her length and quick hands to force turnovers and turn stops into transition chances. Her production, pace and two-way impact made her a clear MVP selection.

Standouts

  • Bailey Barnes — Desert Dream (AZ)
    12.3 PPG | 5.0 REB | 2.8 AST
  • Darby Chilcote-Dunn — Statham Academy
    18.3 PPG | 4.8 AST | 2.5 STL | +58 +/-
  • Jady Mayse — Lady Villains
    11.3 PPG | 6.3 REB
  • Kelin Shajanian — SoCal Shooters Blue
    18.4 PPG | 2.6 3PM
  • Kenenna Amajioyi — Lady Villains
    16.7 PPG | 7.3 REB
  • Laniya Tyler — 7Days Gold
    7.0 PPG | 4.0 REB | +40 +/-
  • Lenzy Turner — Ladera Premier
    12.3 PPG | 2.3 AST
  • Madison Stanfield — Island City Basketball
    10.3 PPG
  • Makayla Battles — Aim High Lady Ballers
    11.0 PPG | 8.5 REB

16U Stripes Gold

Championship Result: So Cal Shooters Blue 47 – So Cal Supreme 44

MVP

  • Nikki Tran | 2029 | 5’3 Guard |  SoCal Shooters Blue
    10.2 PPG | 4.6 REB | +83 +/-

Tran set the tone for SoCal Shooters Blue during their 16U Stripes Gold championship run. She impacted the game as a shooter, creator and disruptive defender, using quick hands and strong instincts to create extra possessions. Offensively, Tran showed the ability to make shots from the perimeter, handle pressure and create off the dribble. Her balance of scoring, playmaking and defensive activity made her one of the most valuable guards in the division.

Standouts

  • Amelie Cash — LA Select
    8.0 PPG | 4.6 REB
  • Autumn Lafayette — Island City Basketball (TX)
    8.5 PPG | 5.8 REB
  • Blakely Jorgensen — 8Stars (AK)
    8.4 PPG | 6.2 REB
  • Chloe Kim — SoCal Supreme
    10.8 PPG | 2.5 AST | +68 +/-
  • Kayla Tanijiri — SoCal Shooters Blue
    9.0 PPG
  • Khiana Johnson — Island City Basketball (TX)
    13.0 PPG | +43 +/-
  • Nolae Turner — Aim High Lady Ballers
    6.9 PPG | 1.9 STL
  • Shay Tokeshi — SoCal Supreme
    17.5 PPG | +66 +/-
  • Trystin Wong — SoCal Shooters Blue
    10.3 PPG | +48 +/-

15U Stripes Gold

Championship Result: 8Stars (AK) 64 – Statham Academy Elite 41

MVP

  • Grace Wilhelm  | 20230 | 5’5 Guard| 8Stars 2030 (AK)
    18.4 PPG | +76 +/-

Wilhelm was a steady scoring force for 8Stars during their 15U Stripes Gold championship run in Ladera Ranch. She played with confidence, strong shooting mechanics and the composure to stay consistent throughout the weekend. Wilhelm’s ability to score efficiently, stay locked into her routine and produce within the flow of the offense helped separate 8Stars in the division. Her production and impact made her the clear MVP choice.

Standouts

  • Ava Farris — SoCal Shooters Blue
    16.8 PPG | 5.6 REB | 2.4 STL
  • Brooklynn Bock — 8Stars 2030 (AK)
    13.0 PPG | 7.2 REB | 2.8 STL
  • Caitlyn Castillo — Kekela (HI)
    12.5 PPG | 4.8 REB | 3.5 STL | +83 +/-
  • Ellie Schwandt — Arnold Elite (TX)
    6.3 PPG | 3.0 REB | 2.0 STL
  • Gabriella Matar — Lady Villains
    7.8 PPG | 2.0 AST
  • Hannah Duenas — Statham Academy
    9.2 PPG | 4.8 REB | 2.8 AST
  • Italia Olerio — Statham Academy
    12.6 PPG | 2.4 3PM
  • Lilliana Coduti — Corona Nation
    6.8 PPG | 7.0 REB
  • Maiya Gampong — Kekela (HI)
    10.0 PPG | +91 +/-

8th Grade Jr. 3SSB Girls

Championship Result: 626ers 55 – SES 34

MVP

  • Genysta Johnson | 2030 | 5’5 Guard | 626ers
    10.4 PPG | 2.4 AST | 3.8 STL | +141 +/-

Johnson was the catalyst on both ends for the 626ers during their 8th Grade Jr. 3SSB championship run. She created for teammates, pushed the ball in transition and consistently turned defensive pressure into offense. Johnson’s activity showed up all weekend, especially with her ability to pressure the ball, create steals and win loose-ball plays. Her playmaking, defensive energy and overall impact made her a strong MVP selection.

Standouts

  • Aaliyah Squire — SUSA (UT)
    9.5 PPG | 7.0 REB
  • Adriana Gray — Tru Hoopland Pharr/Perei (WA)
    11.5 PPG | 9.3 REB
  • Adriana Lin — 626ers
    10.8 PPG | +113 +/-
  • Aizabelle Concepcion — JBS Central
    10.3 PPG | 2.8 STL
  • Cheyenne Wilson — SES
    17.0 PPG | 4.2 3PM | +52 +/-
  • Chloe Davis — Meta Hoops
    12.0 PPG | +64 +/-
  • Dakhiya Emanuel — Team NorCal Jr 3SSB
    12.5 PPG | 6.3 REB | 4.0 STL
  • Emma Khloe Menchavez — Bay City Jr 3SSB
    11.3 PPG | +51 +/-
  • Mila Morales — Meta Hoops
    12.8 PPG | 8.3 REB | 5.5 STL | +68 +/-

7th Grade Jr. 3SSB Girls

Championship Result: Bay City Jr 3SSB 48 – Leverage Bulldogs 38

MVP

  • Lilicca Giometti | 2031 | Guard | Bay City Jr 3SSB
    13.2 PPG | 3.4 3PM | +83 +/-

Giometti was one of the top shot-makers at the event, leading Bay City Jr. 3SSB to the 7th Grade championship in Ladera Ranch. She gave her team consistent perimeter production, spacing the floor with deep range and a quick release. Her shooting gravity opened up the offense, and she showed the ability to make the right pass when defenders overreacted. Giometti’s scoring, confidence and impact in winning moments made her the MVP of the division.

Standouts

  • Aila Cosgrove — Team NorCal Jr 3SSB White
    16.3 PPG | +117 +/-
  • Aracily James — Desert Dream (AZ)
    11.7 PPG
  • Cielli Jones — Leverage Bulldogs
    18.6 PPG | 5.8 STL
  • Isabella Mackenzie Chen — Blue Wave (HI)
    8.3 PPG
  • Kassidy Smith — Hoopland Ignite
    7.0 PPG | 3.5 REB
  • Leila Ayala — Underr8ted
    13.3 PPG | 9.3 REB
  • Maxine Motikov — SoCal Shooters Blue
    8.0 PPG | 11.0 REB
  • Rayah Miller — Underr8ted
    11.5 PPG | 9.3 REB
  • Vera Wagner — Team Norcal Jr 3SSB Grey
    13.3 PPG

6th Grade Jr. 3SSB Girls

Championship Result: Young Nalas 39 – 626ers 36

MVP

  • Jordyn Hidalgo — Young Nalas
    13.4 PPG | 3.2 STL | +72 +/-

Hidalgo was one of the top guards in the 6th Grade Jr. 3SSB division, leading Young Nalas to the championship in Ladera Ranch. She brought consistent scoring, confident perimeter shooting and strong defensive activity throughout the weekend. Hidalgo played with poise, handled pressure well and gave her team a reliable floor presence in key moments. Her scoring, shot-making and ability to create turnovers made her the MVP of the division.

Standouts

  • Amelia Alamo — 626ers
    18.5 PPG | 11.8 REB | 1.5 BLK
  • Aubrey Bontogon — Team NorCal Valley
    9.8 PPG
  • Dahilia Skelton — Run Jump Hoop
    10.5 PPG | 6.8 REB | 2.8 STL
  • Jessica Bogan — Team Underr8ted
    10.0 PPG | 1.8 BLK
  • Kanilah Musgrove — Lady Saints
    12.0 PPG | 6.5 REB | 5.3 STL
  • Lexington Taggares — Meta Hoops
    9.5 PPG | 4.5 STL | +67 +/-
  • Parker Todd — Frohlich Sports Academy
    16.0 PPG | 8.0 REB | 2.7 BLK
  • Puahlei Maulupe — SES
    9.8 PPG
  • Rilynn Long — Hardwood Elite (CA)
    7.5 PPG | 4.5 REB