Christian Kimlin

Believer in Christ | 2027 | 6'3 G | Foothill High School | 4.65 GPA | Hustle Prep P32 | IG - christian.kimlin | 949-244-5992

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Another up-and-coming team to keep an eye on is the Foothill Knights. I watched them take on Canyon, and although they didn’t get the result they wanted in that one, it was still a great weekend overall for the Knights, picking up a couple of wins and showing plenty of positives throughout the event.

2027 guard Magnus Lawson continues to be one of the more underrated players in the area. He plays with a ton of confidence and was one of the best players on the floor throughout the game. He’s lethal off the catch from beyond the arc and found his rhythm quickly, while also showing the ability to attack the rim and make plays in transition. He should be a guy who sets the tone for this group on most nights.

2027 Christian Kimlin may not have made a huge impact in the scoring column, but his presence was felt defensively, on the glass, and through the energy he brought. As a senior, he’ll be one of the key leaders for this team, and I’m excited to see him continue to embrace that role.

A few younger players who also stood out were 2029’s Damir Buckingham and Sean Dao, along with 2028 Lucas Garcia. All three have a great feel for the game, and getting meaningful varsity experience this early should only help their development. Damir is a shifty guard who can create for himself and had a couple of nice takes to the rim. Sean knocked down a few shots from beyond the arc and gives Foothill another reliable option who can come in and produce. Lucas did a great job attacking his defender, getting into the paint, and using his footwork to get defenders off balance, including a tough contested finish at the rim.

2027 Justice Linares didn’t play due to injury, but he’ll be another important senior leader and is one of the better shooters on this team.

Even after losing some big-time senior pieces from last year’s group, the future definitely looks promising for Foothill. With several younger guys stepping into bigger roles, it’ll naturally take some time for this group to build chemistry and get fully comfortable playing together. The talent is there, though, and the experience these younger players are getting now should only help as the season progresses.

Overall, it was a productive weekend for the Knights, and they should be ready to compete once the season gets underway. The Freeway League should be action-packed, and I think Foothill has the pieces to be right in the mix. Their ball movement stood out, and you can already see the trust developing within this group. The energy they play with is another major positive, and as that chemistry continues to build, this should be a fun team to follow!

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Some Highlights from the AOG High Academic Super Bowl in Seal Beach. Went 4-0 with 23ppg and 8rpg

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Foothill starts @BoysCaliLive24 play with a 60-47 win over Franklin.

‘27 Kimlin 10-13 fg 24pts
‘27 Lawson 13 pts
‘29 Dao 11pts 5stls

Next game is Saturday at 6:50pm at Hardwood Palace.

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CK should be on every high academic radar. 4.6 GPA and is primed to have a great senior year for the Knights! @foothillbball_ @ChristianKimlin @calirebelsmbb

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Highlights from the West Thriller with Cali Rebels Elite 17u

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Christian Kimlin - 2027 - 6'3 G/W - 4.67 GPA
Highlights from Spring Senior Showcase at SCC with @calirebelsmbb

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@foothillbball_ lose to Cypress tonight 55-64. This was the last game of the 25-26 season for Foothill finishing 8-20.

‘26 Slone 15p 8r 3a
‘26 Davidson 14p 8r 4a
‘27 Lawson 10p
‘27 Kimlin 7p 9r

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Check out some highlights from last night at Cypress.

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@foothillbball_ loses to Cypress on the road 71-54. Foothill plays La Habra on Tuesday night.

‘26 Davidson 20p 4r
‘27 Kimlin 13p 7r
‘29 Buckingham 10p
‘27 Linares 7p 4r

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@foothillbball_ beats King Drew 48-35 to go 7-12 on the season.

The Knights play Weston Ranch on Monday night at home.

‘26 Davidson 12p 9r
‘27 Kimlin 12p 6r
‘27 Rodriguez 8p 6r

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Check out some mid season highlights from this 2025-2026 season!
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@foothillbball_ drops the league opener to La Habra 46-57 Knights host Beckman tomorrow night in a non league match up

‘27 Kimlin 16p 11r
‘27 Lawson 13p 5r
‘27 Linares 10p

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@foothillbball_ finished @ClassicAtDamien 1-3 losing to Pacific Christian. The Knights(6-8) will open up league play against La Habra Friday night.

‘27 Linares 15p (5 threes)
‘27 Kimlin 12p 10r
‘29 Buckingham 7p
‘27 Lawson 7p

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The Knights drop the second round game to Long Beach Milikan 41-80. Next game is Monday at 5pm vs Saguaro (AZ)

‘27 Kimlin 12p
‘27 Linares 8p

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@foothillbball_ beat Tustin tonight 58–44 in great rivalry environment. The Knights have won 3 in a row.

‘26 Davidson 12p 7r
‘27 Kimlin 11p 6r
‘29 Buckingham 9p 3a

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@foothillbball_ goes on the road tonight to beat LB Jordan 75-68

‘27 Justice Linares 19p
‘27 Christian Kimlin 18p 17r
‘26 Braeden Davidson 12p 4r
‘29 Sean Dao 10p 3a 2s

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Feast Week is upon us! Thanks to all the teams and writers for making this even an annual success! Schedule for Marina and Foothill attached!
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Look for Christian to have a big year for the Knights! The work he has put in this offseason has been consistent and purposeful!