Miles Sadler saved his best for last.
On Saturday afternoon, the Canadian point guard delivered a championship performance, finishing with 23 points and nine assists to lead CIA Bella Vista to a 69–65 win over Montverde Academy at the 2026 Chipotle Nationals.
The victory secured the program’s first national championship and capped a dominant run against the best high school competition in the United States.
It was the final statement in a season defined by winning at every level.
Sadler had already taken control of the tournament earlier in the week. In the quarterfinals, the Brampton native was sensational—dropping 26 points on 8-for-11 shooting, while adding six assists and four steals in a convincing win over Paul VI.
From pushing tempo to breaking down defenders and knocking down shots from deep, the 5-foot-11 guard dictated every aspect of the game. That same command carried through the semifinals and into the championship, where poise and decision-making ultimately proved to be the difference.
Montverde Academy entered the final with championship pedigree, having won three of the last four Chipotle Nationals titles. The roster once again featured high-level talent and a familiar Canadian connection, including starting point guard Javion Tyndale—Sadler’s cousin. But in a tightly contested game, it was Bella Vista’s lead guard who controlled the tempo late and made the winning plays down the stretch.
The national title was the culmination of a global and grind-heavy season.
CIA Bella Vista’s campaign began months earlier, before eventually extending beyond U.S. borders in late January. At the Advance Global Cup in Málaga, Spain, Sadler led the program to a championship against international competition in a tournament designed to showcase elite high schools, academies, and junior clubs from around the world. That experience only added another layer to an already battle-tested group.
From there, Bella Vista returned to EYBL Scholastic play and powered through one of the toughest stretches in high school basketball—winning four games in four days to claim the league championship. By the time Chipotle Nationals arrived, the group had already proven it could win in any setting.
At the center of it all was Sadler, a steady force throughout.
Despite that résumé, the standout guard was notably left off the 2026 McDonald’s All American Game roster—an omission that raised eyebrows given the level of production and winning attached to the season. Still, recognition followed in other forms.
A selection to the Nike Hoop Summit provides another opportunity to perform on a global stage, where fellow Canadian Paul Osaruyi will also suit up after being added late to the World Team.
CIA Bella Vista’s title run wasn’t just driven by one player—it was powered by a strong Canadian core.
Five-star Class of 2027 forward Paul Osaruyi, out of Scarborough, played a key role as one of the top young prospects in the program. Alongside him, Alberta native Liam Mitakaro—an emerging Class of 2028 guard—continues to turn heads with a polished offensive game, combining size, creativity, and a smooth shooting stroke. Lyris Robinson, a six-foot-four shooting guard from Mississauga ranked among the top 100 in the Class of 2027, adds another layer of perimeter scoring and versatility.
Together, the group reflects the growing impact of Canadian talent within elite U.S. prep programs—and in this case, at the very top of the high school basketball world.
For Sadler, the journey carries added weight.
A foundational piece since CIA Bella Vista’s early years, the lead guard helped build the program into a national powerhouse. From its early stages to a championship finish, that progression mirrors the growth of a player who consistently delivered in the biggest moments.
Winning internationally. Conquering EYBL Scholastic. Finishing with a national title.
A complete body of work—and a career that sets the standard for Canadian guards heading south of the border.
