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CIA Bella Vista Wins Chipotle Nationals, Upsets Seven-Time Champion Montverde 69-65

The win strengthens Bella Vista’s claim to the top spot in final national rankings.

Overview

  • CIA Bella Vista, which beat seven-time winner Montverde on Saturday, claimed the Chipotle Nationals crown 69-65 at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, Indiana.
  • Miles Sadler led the finale with 23 points and nine assists and finished the event averaging 23.3 points and 7.3 assists.
  • The Bears controlled the boards 39-26 and closed the game with clutch free throws from Liam Mitakaro and Mohamed Ndau.
  • The bracket swung on big results as CIA Bella Vista routed No. 1 Dynamic Prep 81-62 and Montverde edged AZ Compass 68-67 in double overtime after a quarterfinal walk-off dunk over Prolific Prep.
  • USA TODAY Sports named CIA Bella Vista its Super 25 national champion on Sunday, and Ballislife signaled the result will reshape the final FAB 50.