The women’s basketball program stands among the nation’s elite, building a legacy defined by sustained excellence and championship success. With 34 CCS Championships, 18 CIF NorCal Championships, six CIF State titles, and a National Championship, the program continues to set the standard for high school basketball. Its impact extends beyond the court, producing standout athletes who have excelled at the highest levels, including three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings (’96) and three-time WNBA All-Star point guard Danielle Robinson (’07). Committed to development at every stage, the program fields varsity, junior varsity, and freshman teams, providing a comprehensive pathway for student athletes to grow and compete.
Coach Sue Phillips ’86 is consistently recognized as one of the best women’s basketball coaches in the nation. Over 30 years of coaching Monarchs, she has been named the national coach of the year by the WBCA, Naismith, and Gatorade. Coach Phillips has led the Monarchs to more than 870 wins, including 29 league, 27 CCS, 18 NorCal, and 6 CIF State Championships. She was the head coach for the 2021 USA Basketball’s U16 gold-medal team and the head coach for USA Basketball’s U17 National Team at the 2022 FIBA World Cup in Debrecen, Hungary. Coach Phillips has led USA Basketball U16 and U17 teams to four gold medals. Coach Phillips was named the Naismith National Coach of the Year for the 2023-24 season, the first women’s basketball coach to receive the award twice. She is a member of the 2024 class for the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.