Prep Sports activities Roundup: Liberty Wins Traditional at Damien Championship

Defending Nevada State champion Henderson Liberty was unstoppable on his four-game go to to Southern California this week. Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 23 factors and got here by way of with clutch photographs and clutch free throws in Friday evening’s fourth quarter to assist Liberty give Harvard-Westlake their first lack of the season, 59-56 in The Traditional’s Platinum Division championship recreation at Damien .

Thomas was helped by Angelo Kambala’s sturdy three-pointer, who made seven three-pointers and had 23 factors. Harvard-Westlake (16-1) fell 16 factors down within the first half, decreasing their deficit to seven factors at halftime and shutting to 57-56, however then Thomas made two free throws with 9 seconds remaining to safe the championship.

Trent Perry scored 19 factors and Robert Hinton had 16 factors for Harvard-Westlake.

Bishop Montgomery 77, Taft 42: The Knights improved to 16-0 and received the Platinum Division of the SoCal Christmas Traditional in South Pasadena. Christian Jones was named MVP of the event. Bishop Montgomery performs Narbonne in a event recreation in Lynwood on Saturday, subsequent week’s league opener towards Gardena Serra earlier than his Jan. 7 encounter with Harvard-Westlake at Redondo Union.

West Ranch 61, Etiwanda 52: The Wildcats will enter 2023 with a 16-1 file after a robust end at Damien. Isaiah Fields scored 17 factors. Curtis Williams scored 19 factors for Etiwanda.

Santa Margarita 62, Dublin 43: Ethan Rhee had 22 factors, six of seven from three-point vary, to steer the Eagles.

Saugus 78, Washington prep 74: The Centurions received in double additional time. Max Tengan contributed 27 factors and 7 assists for Saugus.

94 St. John Bosco, 69 San Ysidro: The Braves drove to victory in San Diego and entered the Trinity League with a 13-3 file. Kade Bonam completed with 23 factors and Jack Turner had 22 factors.

79 Rancho Cucamonga, 68 Auburn (Washington): Aaron Glass scored 22 factors and Shadale Knight added 10 factors and 10 assists in an additional time win for Rancho Cucamonga.

Colony 53, Pacifica Christian 46: Jaidyn Simpson and Denzel Hines every had 20 factors for Colony (11-4) in a Damien Traditional comfort championship recreation.

Sierra Canyon 81, Las Vegas Bishop Gorman 66: The Trailblazers received the third place recreation on the Les Schwab Invitational in Oregon. Sierra Canyon confirmed it is getting a prime switch scholar from Oak Hill Academy in Virginia, AJ Swinton, who signed up simply in time for the beginning of subsequent week’s Mission League recreation and goes by way of Southern Part switch assessment. Ashton Hardaway, who transferred from Texas, led Sierra Canyon by 21 factors Friday evening.

Pacifica Christian 62, Santa Monica 53: JJ Martin had 22 factors for Pacifica Christian. Joshua Hecht led Santa Monica with 17 factors.

Clovis North 56, Heritage Christian 54: Tae Simmons completed with 18 factors for Heritage Christian.

Damien 69, Diamond Bars 50: Nate Garcia’s 26 factors propelled the Spartans to the Bronze Division Championship.

American Fork (Utah) 76, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 66: The Knights misplaced within the Damien Traditional. Mercy Miller had 24 factors and Caleb Foster added 22 factors.

St. Anthony 50, St. Francis 36: George Tupy had 11 factors for St. Francis.

Campbell Corridor 70, La Mirada 69: The Vikings received the Silver Division Championship at Damien with a save from Baron Bellamy on the buzzer.

Mater Dei 81, Stockton Lincoln 54: The Monarchs (12-2) received their division of the Desert Vacation Traditional and gave Lincoln (11-1) his first loss. Zack Davidson was named event MVP. He completed with 18 factors. Owen Verna made six threes.

De La Salle 62, J Serra 51: Aidan Fowler scored 19 factors for the Lions.

Village Christian 73, Rolling Hills Prep 67: The Crusaders prevailed in double additional time. Kenny Manzi scored 25 factors and JV Brown had 20 factors for Rolling Hills Prep.

Crespi 38, Beverly Hills 35: The Celts received in a defensive battle.

Rio Mesa 65, Agura 64: David Williams led Rio Mesa with 19 factors and 9 rebounds. Nasir Meyer completed with 30 factors for Agoura.

Dominguez 70, West Torrance 58: Isaac Sowell had 21 factors and 25 rebounds for Dominguez.

Granada Hills Kennedy 76, Fremont 43: Tyler Paczkoski led Kennedy by 15 factors.

Eldorado 54, West View 38: Cooper Bladow led El Dorado to the comfort title at Mt. Carmel with a 21-point efficiency.

52 Downey, Villa Park 38: Downey improved to 16-1 to win the Better Palm Springs Division championship, with Jacob Topete being named event MVP. He completed with 15 factors.

Lehi (Utah) 50, Westchester 44: The Comets misplaced within the American Division Finals on the Torrey Pines event. Jonathan Choyce scored 13 factors and earned recognition from all tournaments.

Serves 48, Overlook 39: Scott Schulz scored 14 factors for the brothers (10-4).

Oak Park 44, Sage Hill 40: Isaiah Sherrard scored 25 factors for the Eagles.

Enumclaw (Wash.) 63, Thousand Oaks 61: Jacob Kjarval had 17 factors and Trent MacLean 14 for Thousand Oaks.

Kaysville, Utah Davis 57, Simi Valley 50: Ryder Mjoen led the Pioneers with 19 factors and 7 rebounds.

Calabasas 56, Grant 53: Gavin Murphy’s 17 factors set off the Coyotes.

Buena 55, West Lake 51: Kayden Elsokary scored 26 factors for Westlake.

66 St. Paul, 55 San Gabriel Academy: Maurice Wright scored 20 factors to assist St. Paul enhance to 14-5.

Basketball for ladies

Etiwanda 56, St Mary’s 46: The Eagles improved to 13-0 by successful the West Coast Jamboree Platinum Division championship. Kennedy Smith had 24 factors and 19 rebounds.

Westchester 67, South Pasadena 40: The undefeated Comets (11-0) received the SoCal Hoops Traditional in San Diego. Mariah Blake scored 22 factors and had 13 rebounds. Ron’yae Jackson added 18 factors.

Sierra Canyon 58, Washington Camas 53: The Trailblazers went undefeated behind the duo of Mackenly Randolph and Juju Watkins. Randolph had 24 factors and 11 rebounds and Watkins contributed 23 factors and 13 rebounds.

Leuzinger 65, Granada Hills 64: Marianne Boco scored 24 factors for Granada Hills within the West Coast Vacation Platinum Division Championship recreation.

boys soccer

Serve 1, Loyola 0: Elgin Nualart had the one aim and Talin Morgan and David Lim mixed for the shutout to place the brothers at 8-0-3 this season.

Cathedral 2, De La Salle 1: Alex Bastidas and Matt Murillo had targets for the Phantoms.

water polo for ladies

Orange Lutherans 14, San Marcos 12: The Lancers received the celebrated Vacation Cup event championship.