UPDATE: In an impressive display of teamwork, San Marin High decisively defeated Casa Grande with a score of 70-48 during the Don Bambauer Classic on Saturday at Marin Catholic. The Mustangs surged to an early lead, dominating the first quarter by a remarkable 14 points and extending their advantage to 24 points by halftime.
Leading the charge for San Marin (8-4), Jake Beisler contributed significantly with 10 points, while teammates Kellen Dunning, Grant Means, Jason Gillen, and Miller Morgan each added 9 points to the scoreboard. This balanced offensive effort highlights the Mustangs’ depth as they prepare to face Urban (7-3) in a critical matchup on Monday, January 8, 2024.
In another thrilling matchup, defending champions Junipero Serra overcame Archie Williams High with a close 64-58 victory. The Peregrine Falcons capitalized on a strong second half, thanks to impactful scoring from Gabe Cerio and Meezy Butler, who helped to stretch the lead to 35-23 by the third quarter. Serra, with a current record of 10-2, is set to face Acalanes at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
Meanwhile, San Domenico advanced in the consolation round after a solid 48-31 victory over International. The Panthers are gearing up for a semifinal clash against Montgomery on Monday.
In the Damien Classic, Redwood High shone with a 52-41 win over Taft, led by Olen Johnson with 17 points. They will compete against Cleveland at 12:30 p.m. on Monday.
The Branson School also bounced back with a win against Cornerstone Christian after a previous loss, setting up a match against Village Christian in the consolation semifinals on Monday.
In girls’ basketball, Kitty White led Redwood High with 17 points in their 48-39 win over El Dorado at the SoCal Classic. Meanwhile, San Marin struggled with a 65-40 loss to host Dublin in the West Coast Jamboree.
Coaches are reminded to report scores, stats, and game details via email at [email protected] or on Twitter at @marinij_sports after games. Reports submitted after the typical deadline of 8 p.m. will be included the following day.
As the tournament progresses, fans and players alike are eager to see how these teams will perform in their upcoming matches. The stakes are high, and every game counts as the season unfolds.
