The CIA-Bella Vista [Phoenix, AZ] Bears entered the 2026 Chipotle Nationals with the same potential national championship path as the other nine teams participating in the event at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, Ind. Win 'em all or go home empty-handed. It was a tall task, considering that the Bears were only the #3 seed and ranked No. 7 in the penultimate edition of the The Sporting News High School Boys Basketball Top 25 . SN's top four teams were also compet

⸻ In 2021, Bella Vista College Prep was on the verge of shutting its doors. Enrollment was fragile. Financial pressure loomed. And like many small private schools navigating the uncertainty of the pandemic era, survival itself was far from guaranteed. Behind the scenes, the situation was even more urgent: the school’s previous ownership was prepared to close the program entirely. That changed in 2022. A group led by Head of School Matt Gordon stepped in to take over ownership

If you’re serious about basketball—really serious—then where you play matters. At Bella Vista College Prep, basketball isn’t just a sport. It’s a pathway to the next level , a lifestyle , and a brotherhood built around competing at the highest level in the country. Here’s why players from across the country—and the world—choose Bella Vista. 🏆 Compete at the Highest Level in the Nation Bella Vista isn’t just another high school program. It’s a national powerhouse . Competes