![]() “Now I’m on to the next chapter at Boise State.” The players from ‘Team Laney’ take a group photo with Taylor Statham of Statham Academy and Justin Vigil-Zuniga of the Santa Clarita Signal for the 2023 SCV All Star game at Golden Valley High School on Thursday, April 20, 2023. “It meant a lot to be able to have a send-off like that,” Meadow said. Meadow, like many of the seniors, will continue to play away from home but having the send-off he did means the world to the future Bronco. Canyon guard Aaliyah Garcia and Hart guard Laney Grider dives for a loose ball in the second half for the 2023 SCV All Star game at Golden Valley High School on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Phillips will continue his playing career at College of the Canyons, likely before heading to a four-year program. Griner will have plenty more to play locally as the soon-to-be Hart alumna is headed to The Master’s University. Seventeen seniors played in potentially their final basketball games in the Santa Clarita Valley but their playing careers may just be getting started. “To be able to play in front of an SCV crowd one more time was a great feeling.” “The atmosphere was really fun to be in,” Meadow said. Players were individually honored with medals after each game in front of hundreds of fans who helped provide a loud and fun atmosphere for both boys’ and girls’ games. Castaic guard Gio Valentin goes up for a dunk during the halftime dunk contest as part of the 2023 SCV All Star game at Golden Valley High School on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Valentin threw down a windmill slam to break into the finals while Meadow showed off his vertical and athleticism with a 360-slam. All four displayed absurd verticals as they flew over the rim but only Valentin and Meadow moved on to the dunk finals. The Boise State commit rocked the rim, competing against Trinity’s Lucas Spring, Golden Valley’s Andrew Ezenwa and Castaic’s Gio Valentin. Meadow also stole the show in the surprise dunk contest that was not advertised to spectators. Hart guard Deven Strong goes up for a layup during the 2023 SCV All Star game at Golden Valley High School on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Hart’s Deven Strong also added 15 and showcased some great ball handling. Joe Miller defended his home court one last time and dropped 15 points with four 3-balls. Team Linc fell just short of a comeback but was led by its sharpshooters. Valencia guard Jacob Mazy goes up for a layup during the first half of the 2023 SCV All Star game at Golden Valley High School on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Team Drew players Jacob Mazy and Sean Deme both added 12-point and 8-rebound nights to lead. Meadow was guarded closely every possession but still knocked down six 3-pointers and a ton of points at the rim. “Once I hit a few 3s, I knew it was that type of night.” Team captain Andrew Meadow gets fouled on his way up for a layup during the first half of the 2023 SCV All Star game at Golden Valley High School on Thursday, April 20, 2023. “I was having fun playing with my guys out there but also wanted to dominate and put on a show,” Meadow said. Meadow put on a show in the boys’ all-star game, dropping 51 points and 15 rebounds in his final game in Santa Clarita. She kept playing as hard as she could and I like that about her. “She got some rebounds for us and she didn’t stop working. Sims had played with or seen most of the girls on the floor but was impressed with West Ranch teammate Alissa Saridin’s game. ![]() Hart guard Laney Grider gets fouled by Canyon guard Josie Regez in the second half during the 2023 SCV All Star game at Golden Valley High School on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Canyon’s Josie Regez and Saugus’ EvaMarie Rios helped put the game away with some clutch buckets and nice passing to lead team Aaliyah to the lopsided victory. However, Team Aaliyah pulled away in the second half. SCV Signal News Podcast with Aron Bender. ![]()
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