Two Bishop's basketball players nominated for McDonald’s All American honors

The Bishop's School's Renee Chong (left) and Angie Robles are nominated for the McDonald’s All American Games.

Jan. 15, 2022 2:31 PM PT

Angie Robles and Renee Chong, basketball players from The Bishop’s School in La Jolla, are among 760 high school seniors nominated to play in the 45th annual McDonald’s All American Games.

This year’s nominees represent 41 states and the District of Columbia.

Robles is averaging a county-leading 29 points per game and seven rebounds.

Chong, who has committed to Claremont McKenna College in Los Angeles County, is averaging 20.9 points and 10 rebounds.

Final rosters — 24 boys and 24 girls in an East vs. West format — will be announced Tuesday, Jan. 25, on ESPN’s “NBA Today” show between noon and 1 p.m.

The games will be played Tuesday, March 29, at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena. ◆

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John Maffei

A 1971 graduate of San Diego State, Maffei lettered in baseball for the Aztecs. His first job was as a sportswriter at the Escondido Times-Advocate. He returned to San Diego State as Sports Information Director in 1972 and held that position through the 1978 season when he returned to the Times-Advocate as sports editor. He moved to the Oceanside Blade-Tribune as a sportswriter in 1985, then was part of the merger when the Times-Advocate and Blade-Tribune joined forces to form the North County Times. He joined The San Diego Union-Tribune staff in 2012. He has covered all sports from preps to pros.

Two Bishop’s basketball players nominated for McDonald’s All American honors

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