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Dan Albano’s Fab 5 outstanding girls basketball players last week, Jan. 21, 2026:
Natasha Jafari, Beckman, Sr., F
Jafari made 14 of 19 field goals en route to 34 points and added six rebounds, three assists and three steals in a 72-67 loss against Bakersfield Christian.
Avery Kame, Esperanza, So., G
Kame scored 10 of her 20 points in the fourth quarter to help the Aztecs defeat Villa Park 49-43 for first place in the Crestview League. Kame made four 3-pointers and had two steals.
Alexa Muller, Esperanza, Sr., G
Muller scored 15 points with five assists, three steals and seven rebounds in a 49-43 victory at then-No. 6 Villa Park in the Crestview League. She sank four 3-pointers.
Elle Palmer, Santa Margarita, So., F
Palmer scored 20 points with 10 rebounds in a 47-43 victory against then-No. 1 ranked JSerra in the Trinity League.
Jayden Witten, St. Margaret’s, Fr., F
Witten scored 25 points in a 61-55 loss against Rosary in the Pacific Coast League.