On Friday night, the basketball world witnessed a series of remarkable games and outstanding performances. From junior Tyran Stokes' long-awaited debut to various teams securing victories across different tournaments, it was a night filled with excitement and talent.

Witness the Friday Night Basketball Extravaganza!

Tyran Stokes' Debut and Notre Dame's Victory

The long-anticipated appearance of 6-foot-7 junior Tyran Stokes at Sherman Oaks Notre Dame High finally took place on Friday. After recovering from wrist surgery, Stokes, who transferred from Prolific Prep and won a gold medal with the USA under-17 national team during the summer, scored 20 points in an impressive 82-55 win over Fairfax. Coach Matt Sargeant praised Stokes, stating, "He's a great player, easy to play with, and will only get better as he gets back into shape. His wrist is healed. Surgery did its job."Most of Stokes' points came around the rim, and he also made one three-pointer. NaVorro Bowman contributed 21 points for the 8-0 Notre Dame team, which has a nonleague game on Saturday against El Camino Real and then travels to Las Vegas next week for the Tarkanian Classic.

Harvard-Westlake's Thrilling Win and Other Notable Games

In Utah, the Harvard-Westlake Wolverines improved to 9-0 with a close victory. Joe Sterling scored 17 points, Nikolas Khamenia 15, and Dominique Bentho 12. At the Swim Gym at Beverly Hills High, Eastvale Rooselvet dominated with a 111-92 win over Inglewood. Brayden Burries set a school-record with 56 points, while Jason Crowe Jr. had 41 points for Inglewood.In the St. John Bosco tournament semifinals, Damien defeated Fairmont Prep 53-42. Eli Garner scored 22 points. In the championship game, No. 1-ranked St. John Bosco won 66-47 against La Mirada. Christian Collins finished with 21 points and Chris Okin 17.Chatsworth achieved a 6-0 road victory with a 77-72 win over Crespi. Alijah Arenas had 35 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Peyton White scored 32 points for Crespi.Santa Margarita advanced to face De La Salle on Saturday with a 94-50 win over Ygnacio Valley. Kaiden Bailey had 22 points and Brayden Kyman made six threes and finished with 20 points.AGBU remained undefeated at 12-0 with a 67-26 win over Santa Clara. Garo Ohannessian had 14 points.San Clemente won 80-49 against Mission Viejo, with Christian Fernandez scoring 29 points.In New York, Long Island Lutheran defeated Sierra Canyon 65-50. Chris Nwuli scored 13 points and Maxie Adams 12.JSerra won 56-49 against Crossroads, with Dominic Bolton having 17 points.Windward dominated Lawndale 87-48, with Gavin George scoring 20 points.Birmingham defeated Troy 58-42, with Andre Smith leading with 14 points.San Pedro gave coach John Bobich his 600th career victory with a 51-44 win over Venice.Anaheim Canyon won 58-48 against Etiwanda, with Brandon Benjamin leading with 26 points.Pacifica Christian won 75-69 against Pilibos, with EJ Spillman having 30 points.St. Pius X-St. Matthias defeated Los Alamitos 77-74, with Douglas Langford Jr. having 21 points and Kayleb Kearse 19 points.Valencia won 63-52 in the Foothill League, with Noah Trevino scoring 17 points.Saugus won 67-47 against Hart, with Max Guardado having 31 points.St. Bernard defeated Jesuit 64-50, with Joshua Palmer having 19 points and Caleb Versher 18.Mater Dei won 66-56 against San Juan Hills, with Luke Barnett finishing with 21 points.Chaminade won 78-65 against Agoura, with Jonas Thurman scoring 35 points.

Girls' Basketball Highlights

In girls' basketball, Hart defeated Saugus 60-35. Morgan Mack had an outstanding performance with 28 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists.