The City Section might have a contender for small-schools basketball success in Sylmar-based Triumph, a charter school that opened in 2010 and is having its best season ever. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementAntonio was one of the leading scorers in the City Section last season and is averaging 19 points this season. Avila is in his ninth year and said this is his best team. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementLast season, the team made it to the Division IV semifinals before losing when it was down to five players because of injuries. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementSign up for the L.A. Times SoCal high school sports newsletter to get scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 10, 2026 12:33 UTC