Sondheimer: Los Alamitos vs. Mira Costa: A championship game for the ages
Briefly

The Southern Section Division 1 boys' basketball championship features an exciting showdown between Los Alamitos and Mira Costa, two public schools with loyal players and dedicated coaches. With both teams having a connected history of teamwork, they have been able to develop successful programs that emphasize commitment. The game, scheduled for Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at Toyota Arena in Ontario, is highlighted by strategic full-court pressing and the aim to minimize turnovers. Individual player achievements and growth exemplify the importance of community in youth sports.
This group are best friends. They've stayed together. It's so hard to keep kids, Los Alamitos coach Nate Berger said.
It's great two public schools going at it in Division 1, which nobody would have predicted, Mira Costa coach Neal Perlmutter said.
I've always liked to press and decided to up it more and double down on our conditioning, he said.
It’s a remarkable accomplishment to stick together and not worry about who gets the glory.
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