LADERA RANCH, CA — October 17–18, 2026 — Hype Her Hoops Haunted Handles brought competitive girls basketball to OGP Ladera Ranch, featuring championship battles, standout individual performances, and emerging talent across 11 divisions.
Alana Hytinen led Iron Warriors to the 8th Girls Gold championship, while Aexele Makaila Lorbes, Valerie Onyeagoro, Payton Hendrickson-Arlington, Azalea Monden, and other division MVPs delivered impressive performances throughout the weekend.
Scope Scouting recognizes the championship teams, division MVPs, and All-Tournament selections, with player statistics provided by The Passport.
8th Girls Gold
Champion: Iron Warriors
Championship: Iron Warriors 62, Cal Stars 24
Iron Warriors captured the 8th Girls Gold championship with a commanding 62-24 victory over Cal Stars, combining exceptional perimeter shooting with aggressive defensive pressure.
Iron Warriors connected on 10 three-pointers and recorded 15 steals, creating transition opportunities and building a substantial advantage. A decisive second-quarter surge helped the champions pull away.
Tessah Paulescu led the scoring attack with 16 points and four three-pointers, while tournament MVP Alana Hytinen contributed 15 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Natalie Huerta led Cal Stars with seven points.
MVP: Alana Hytinen | Iron Warriors
11.0 PPG | 4.3 RPG | 1.3 APG | 2.0 3PM
Hytinen earned MVP honors with her consistent offensive production, perimeter shooting and contributions on the glass. She is a versatile player who uses her defensive instincts and active hands to disrupt opponents, while creating scoring opportunities for teammates in transition. She attacks the paint, finishes through contact and battles for offensive rebounds to create second-chance opportunities. Hytinen averaged 11.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and two three-pointers per game. She delivered 15 points, six rebounds and two assists in the championship game, helping Iron Warriors close out the weekend with a dominant title-game victory.
All-Tournament First Team
Alice Lee | GameSpeed Academy — 10.8 PPG | 3.3 RPG | 1.8 APG | 1.8 3PM
Lee is a skilled 5’10” combo guard who uses her size, length and ability to handle the ball with either hand to create scoring opportunities. She attacks off the dribble, finishes with either hand and shows a reliable perimeter shot.
Bailey Seaton | Team Why Not Jr. — 13.0 PPG | 3.3 RPG | 3.5 APG | 2.5 SPG
Seaton is a skilled, dynamic point guard who creates scoring opportunities with her tight handle, quick first step and ability to change direction off the dribble. She scores at all three levels, displaying deep shooting range, a consistent mid-range pull-up and the ability to finish with either hand in traffic. Her court vision allows her to find open teammates, while her quickness and active hands help disrupt opposing guards defensively.
Natalie Huerta | Cal Stars — 11.4 PPG | 2.6 RPG | 1.8 3PM
Huerta is a skilled scoring guard who uses her tight handle, quick footwork and ability to change direction to create opportunities off the dribble. She attacks the paint effectively, finishes through traffic and displays a smooth mid-range pull-up. Her composure under defensive pressure allows her to make smart decisions and find open teammates.
Reiko Richards | LA Sky — 17.8 PPG | 6.5 RPG | 1.8 SPG | 1.3 3PM
Richards was among the division’s most productive scorers, averaging 17.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. She is an aggressive, athletic guard who uses her quick first step, strength and crossover to attack defenders off the dribble. She gets into the paint, finishes through contact and shows the ability to knock down perimeter shots. Her scoring mentality and active hands allow her to create turnovers and turn defensive stops into transition opportunities. Richards competes with high energy on both ends of the floor and consistently puts pressure on opposing defenses.
All-Tournament Second Team
Dehlana Silva | 626ers — 11.0 PPG | 2.5 RPG | 2.0 3PM
Harper Lewis | GameSpeed Academy — 10.0 PPG | 8.5 RPG | 2.0 APG | 3.5 BPG
Kaylin Minor-Muhammad | Team Why Not Jr. — 9.5 PPG | 3.5 RPG | 3.3 SPG
Kyla Miller | Thunder and Lightning — 16.3 PPG | 6.3 RPG | 1.0 BPG
Tessah Paulescu | Iron Warriors — 10.6 PPG | 2.2 RPG | 2.6 3PM
Paulescu delivered one of the championship’s top shooting performances, connecting on four three-pointers and scoring 16 points.
8th Girls Silver
Champion: California Storm
Championship: California Storm 58, Trinity Legacy 46
California Storm captured the 8th Girls Silver championship with a 58-46 comeback victory over Trinity Legacy, overcoming an eight-point halftime deficit.
The Storm took control with a decisive third-quarter surge, outscoring Trinity Legacy 33-15 during the period.
Tournament MVP Aexele Makaila Lorbes delivered a game-high 26 points, three rebounds, and two assists, while Julia Rodriguez added 12 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Audrea Stalin contributed 10 points.
Trinity Legacy received 17 points from Sophia Aguirre and 12 points from Adalyn Ramos.
MVP: Aexele Makaila Lorbes | California Storm
12.4 PPG | 2.8 RPG | 1.2 APG | 1.6 SPG
Lorbes provided consistent scoring throughout the tournament before producing her biggest performance in the championship. Her 26-point effort powered California Storm’s comeback and helped secure the division title.
All-Tournament First Team
Adalyn Ramos | Trinity Legacy — 14.4 PPG | 3.6 RPG | 2.2 APG | 3.2 SPG
Isabel Tremblay | Cal Sparks South — 18.5 PPG | 6.0 RPG | 2.3 APG | 2.5 SPG
Salevalasisamuaimalae Mackenzie | Leverage Bulldogs — 14.5 PPG | 3.5 RPG | 4.0 SPG
Sophia Phillips | Agoura Premier — 17.8 PPG | 9.0 RPG | 2.0 SPG
All-Tournament Second Team
Audrey Yardimian | OC Rhythm — 12.8 PPG | 5.8 RPG | 2.5 APG | 2.8 SPG
Charlie Barnett | Wolfpack Basketball — 10.3 PPG | 8.8 RPG | 1.8 SPG
Gemma Anacone | OGP Newport — 16.0 PPG | 4.3 RPG | 2.3 SPG
Julia Rodriguez | California Storm — 9.4 PPG | 3.0 RPG | 3.0 SPG
Sophia Aguirre | Trinity Legacy — 10.0 PPG | 3.6 RPG | 1.4 SPG
8th Girls Bronze
Champion: All or Nothing
Championship: All or Nothing 53, LA Heatwave 34
All or Nothing secured the 8th Girls Bronze championship with a convincing 53-34 victory over LA Heatwave.
The champions established control early with two eight-point scoring runs and maintained their advantage through defensive pressure and efficient offensive production.
Tournament MVP Valerie Onyeagoro dominated the championship with 27 points, nine rebounds, and one assist, including an eight-point individual scoring run in the second half.
Alyssa Takahashi added seven points for All or Nothing, while Andrea Corona led LA Heatwave with 10 points. Taylor Hourigan contributed eight points and five rebounds.
MVP: Valerie Onyeagoro | All or Nothing
12.8 PPG | 8.2 RPG | 1.8 APG | 2.6 SPG
Her championship performance was exceptional, finishing with 27 points and nine rebounds to lead All or Nothing to the division title.
All-Tournament First Team
Mariah Nettles | Team Why Not Jr. — 15.0 PPG | 6.5 RPG | 2.8 SPG
Raegan Owens | Jazz Hoops — 12.8 PPG | 7.0 RPG | 4.3 SPG
Savannah Gallon | Iron Warriors — 9.3 PPG | 8.3 RPG | 2.5 APG | 2.8 SPG
Taylor Hourigan | LA Heatwave — 11.8 PPG | 6.8 RPG | 0.8 BPG
7th Girls Gold
Champion: AVAC Golden Girls
Championship: AVAC Golden Girls 49, Iron Warriors 42
AVAC Golden Girls captured the 7th Girls Gold championship with a hard-fought 49-42 victory over Iron Warriors.
The Golden Girls recorded 15 steals, with Payton Hendrickson-Arlington and Kali Fontenot combining for 10.
Hendrickson-Arlington led AVAC with 16 points, five rebounds, and five steals, while Fontenot added 13 points, five rebounds, and five steals.
Iron Warriors remained competitive behind eight made three-pointers. Simone Robinson finished with 12 points, five rebounds, and three steals, while Olympia Marinho contributed nine points.
MVP: Payton Hendrickson-Arlington | AVAC Golden Girls
16.0 PPG | 7.3 RPG | 2.0 APG | 5.3 SPG
Hendrickson-Arlington was one of the tournament’s most productive two-way performers, averaging 16.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 5.3 steals per game.
Her ability to generate offense and create defensive disruption was evident in the championship, where she recorded 16 points and five steals.
All-Tournament First Team
Edyn Milligan | AVAC Golden Girls — 16.3 PPG | 13.0 RPG | 2.8 SPG | 0.8 BPG
Milligan was a dominant rebounder, averaging an impressive double-double with 16.3 points and 13.0 rebounds per game.
Kanilah Musgrove | Saints Elite Basketball — 10.5 PPG | 4.8 RPG | 1.8 APG | 2.5 SPG
Khloe Serrano-Felix | Team Why Not Jr. — 11.8 PPG | 4.8 RPG | 1.0 SPG
Simone Robinson | Iron Warriors — 12.5 PPG | 3.5 RPG | 2.5 SPG | 1.8 3PM
7th Girls Silver/Bronze
Champion: High Desert Elite Basketball
Championship: High Desert Elite Basketball 36, Iron Warriors 31
High Desert Elite Basketball captured the 7th Girls Silver/Bronze championship with a 36-31 victory over Iron Warriors.
After trailing early, High Desert Elite used a 12-2 second-quarter run to turn a four-point deficit into a 10-point halftime lead. The team maintained its advantage before holding off a late Iron Warriors comeback.
Tournament MVP Azalea Monden delivered 22 points, three rebounds, and six steals, including a timely three-pointer during High Desert Elite’s scoring surge.
MVP: Azalea Monden | High Desert Elite Basketball
20.2 PPG | 4.8 RPG | 1.0 APG | 5.4 SPG
Monden was among the event’s leading scorers, averaging 20.2 points per game while adding an impressive 5.4 steals.
She continued that production in the championship with 22 points and six steals, demonstrating the scoring ability and defensive activity that earned her division MVP honors.
All-Tournament First Team
Allison Garcia | Heat Check Basketball Club — 9.3 PPG | 2.5 RPG | 1.8 SPG
Bailey Shin | Iron Warriors — 9.4 PPG | 1.6 RPG | 1.6 SPG
Morgan Henderson | Up Next Basketball — 9.9 PPG | 3.4 RPG | 1.1 APG | 1.9 SPG
Rose Parsa | Pro’s Vision Next Up — 8.3 PPG | 4.0 RPG | 1.5 3PM
6th Girls Gold
Champion: Cal Stars
Championship: Cal Stars 50, Agents of Change 32
Cal Stars captured the 6th Girls Gold championship with a convincing 50-32 victory over Agents of Change.
Cal Stars combined balanced offensive production with aggressive defensive pressure, recording 17 steals and controlling the rebounding battle 37-29. The champions built a lead as large as 21 points.
Daisha Rosette led Cal Stars with 14 points and three rebounds, while Isla Huang Scott added five points, five rebounds, and two assists.
Agents of Change received eight points and four assists from Mia Nuarin, while Torrence Mills-Glenn contributed six points, 12 rebounds, and four assists.
MVP: Valeta Saric | Cal Stars
11.4 PPG | 3.0 RPG | 1.0 APG | 1.6 SPG
Saric earned MVP honors behind her consistent scoring and all-around contributions throughout the tournament.
She averaged 11.4 points across five games, helping Cal Stars establish themselves as the division champions.
All-Tournament First Team
Breldon Rapp | Cal Stars — 8.0 PPG | 4.8 RPG | 2.8 APG | 3.8 SPG
Kyndall Dang | Cal Sparks South — 9.3 PPG | 2.0 RPG | 2.3 APG | 2.0 SPG
Leila LaGuardia | LA Sky — 8.5 PPG | 7.5 RPG | 1.0 BPG
Mia Nuarin | Agents of Change — 10.4 PPG | 3.4 RPG | 2.0 APG | 2.6 SPG
6th Girls Silver/Bronze
Champion: Up Next Basketball
Championship: Up Next Basketball 62, CieLO Girls Basketball 37
Up Next Basketball captured the 6th Girls Silver/Bronze championship with a 62-37 victory over CieLO Girls Basketball, powered by a standout scoring performance from tournament MVP Georgia Dennis.
Dennis led Up Next with 22 points, four rebounds, and one steal, making 10 field goals and one three-pointer in the championship.
Up Next received additional contributions from Lucy Edell, who scored eight points, and Ema Arima, who added seven points, four rebounds, and two steals. Victoria Abernathy, Isis Jackson, and Saniyah Childress each contributed six points.
CieLO Girls Basketball was led by Gabrielle Gonzalez-Diaz with 14 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Valeria F. Quero added 10 points, while Marissa Barriga contributed nine points, five rebounds, and four steals.
MVP: Georgia Dennis | Up Next Basketball
Championship Game: 22 PTS | 4 REB | 1 STL | 1 3PM
Dennis earned 6th Girls Silver/Bronze MVP honors after leading Up Next Basketball to the division championship.
She delivered a standout performance in the title game, scoring 22 points on 10 made field goals while adding four rebounds and a steal. Her offensive production helped Up Next secure a commanding 25-point victory.
All-Tournament First Team
Alyssandra Paraiso | Cal Stars — 6.7 PPG | 3.2 RPG | 0.5 BPG
Ema Arima | Up Next Basketball — 8.3 PPG | 2.7 RPG | 1.7 APG | 4.7 SPG
Gabrielle Gonzalez-Diaz | CieLO Girls Basketball — 9.7 PPG | 10.0 RPG | 2.0 APG | 3.7 SPG
Montserrat Ramirez | SoCal Shooters — 8.3 PPG | 10.3 RPG | 1.8 SPG | 1.8 BPG
5th Girls Gold/Silver
Champion: Ironmen Basketball
Championship: Ironmen Basketball 33, Cal Stars 27
Ironmen Basketball captured the 5th Girls Gold/Silver championship with a dramatic 33-27 comeback victory over Cal Stars.
Trailing 22-19 entering the fourth quarter, Ironmen outscored Cal Stars 14-5 in the final period, fueled by a decisive offensive surge from tournament MVP Miki Karst.
Karst finished with 17 points and eight rebounds, connecting on two crucial three-pointers during the fourth-quarter comeback.
Violet Tuipulotu contributed nine points, nine rebounds, and five assists, providing a strong all-around performance.
Cal Stars received 15 points and nine rebounds from Mikayla Jones, while Camren Shipley added six points, nine rebounds, and three assists.
MVP: Miki Karst | Ironmen Basketball
13.2 PPG | 4.8 RPG | 3.6 SPG | 2.0 3PM
Karst combined scoring, perimeter shooting, and defensive production throughout the tournament, averaging 13.2 points and 3.6 steals per game.
Her championship performance highlighted her ability to deliver in important moments, scoring 17 points and hitting two fourth-quarter three-pointers to help Ironmen complete the comeback.
All-Tournament First Team
Alyssa Ureta | Run Jump n Hoop — 7.3 PPG | 1.8 RPG | 2.8 SPG
Camren Shipley | Cal Stars — 8.8 PPG | 4.0 RPG | 4.0 SPG
Jayde Espanol | Young Dons — 10.3 PPG | 1.3 RPG | 1.5 3PM
Violet Tuipulotu | Ironmen Basketball — 8.5 PPG | 4.8 RPG | 2.8 APG | 4.0 SPG
5th Girls Bronze
Champion: Saints Elite Basketball
Championship: Saints Elite Basketball 40, OC Rhythm 17
Saints Elite Basketball captured the 5th Girls Bronze championship with a commanding 40-17 victory over OC Rhythm.
The Lady Saints established control through aggressive defensive pressure, recording 23 steals and creating scoring opportunities in transition.
Tournament MVP Savannah Thao led Saints Elite with 14 points, three rebounds, three assists, and five steals, converting seven two-point field goals.
OC Rhythm’s Kiarra Kawashima delivered a strong performance despite the loss, recording a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
MVP: Savannah Thao | Saints Elite Basketball
8.5 PPG | 1.8 RPG | 2.3 SPG
Thao earned MVP honors behind her scoring production and defensive activity throughout the tournament.
She elevated her performance in the championship, scoring 14 points while adding five steals and three assists to help Saints Elite secure the division title.
All-Tournament First Team
Faith Williams | California Storm — 10.0 PPG | 5.3 RPG | 1.3 SPG
Frida Gaeta | Heat Check Basketball Club — 6.5 PPG | 0.8 RPG | 1.3 APG
Kiarra Kawashima | OC Rhythm — 13.8 PPG | 11.8 RPG | 4.0 SPG | 1.0 BPG
Kawashima was among the division’s most productive players, averaging a double-double and finishing with 11 points and 10 rebounds in the championship.
Skyler Crooks | Saints Elite Basketball — 6.0 PPG | 2.5 RPG | 1.5 APG | 2.5 SPG
4th Grade Girls
Champion: 1 Above All
Championship: 1 Above All 43, Cal Stars 15
1 Above All captured the 4th Grade Girls championship with a dominant 43-15 victory over Cal Stars.
The champions recorded 21 steals and controlled the rebounding battle 35-22, turning defensive stops into additional scoring opportunities.
Tournament MVP Demi-Marie Jones delivered an outstanding championship performance with 29 points, six rebounds, and four steals.
Teammate Zyon Varney contributed three points, 15 rebounds, four assists, eight steals, and two blocks, providing an exceptional defensive presence.
A 15-point scoring run in the third quarter helped 1 Above All put the game out of reach.
MVP: Demi-Marie Jones | 1 Above All
17.0 PPG | 4.8 RPG | 2.0 APG | 5.0 SPG
Jones was one of the tournament’s most impressive young performers, averaging 17.0 points and five steals per game.
Her ability to score and disrupt opposing offenses was especially evident in the championship, where she poured in 29 points while adding six rebounds and four steals.
All-Tournament First Team
Harper Hwang | LA Sky — 5.0 PPG | 4.0 RPG | 0.8 SPG | 0.3 BPG
Kruse Farnam | Cal Stars — 6.8 PPG | 2.8 RPG | 4.3 SPG
Sophie Ghassan | OC Players — 5.5 PPG | 5.5 RPG | 2.8 SPG
Zyon Varney | 1 Above All — 11.0 PPG | 9.8 RPG | 2.8 APG | 7.8 SPG
Varney was a dominant defensive presence throughout the tournament, averaging 7.8 steals per game and recording 15 rebounds and eight steals in the championship.
High School Girls
MVP: Demi Dobrila | West Valley DRIVE
15.5 PPG | 2.0 RPG | 2.0 APG | 3.3 3PM
Dobrila earned High School Girls MVP honors behind her impressive perimeter shooting and offensive production.
She averaged 15.5 points per game while connecting on 3.3 three-pointers per contest, demonstrating the ability to stretch defenses and provide consistent scoring for West Valley DRIVE.
All-Tournament First Team
Camaron James | Lady Bulldogs — 9.5 PPG | 4.0 RPG | 2.5 APG | 2.0 SPG | 1.0 BPG
Dati Sanchez | Lady Nighthawks — 11.0 PPG | 3.3 RPG | 1.3 APG | 1.3 3PM
Ryanna Roman | Fairmont Prep — 11.5 PPG | 1.5 RPG | 1.5 3PM
Venice Lu | West Valley DRIVE — 10.0 PPG | 3.3 RPG | 2.0 APG | 2.0 SPG | 2.0 3PM
Tournament statistics courtesy of The Passport.