After struggling in the Open Division playoffs, Sierra Canyon puts on a show in a 64-47 win over Bishop Montgomery to advance to Division I regional final.
The pieces were always there. The talent was always there. But it took all cushions removed, their season on its last legs, for the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers to reach their final form.
This was high school basketball at its finest, separated from Sierra Canyon’s accustomed air of large arenas and celebrity presence, just a tiny gym packed near-capacity and thumping. Dudes ready to guard. Dudes ready to scrap. The last time these teams met in the Southern Section playoffs, Bishop Montgomery won by two points and a late scuffle caused three Trailblazers to be ejected.
The first quarter was three yards — rebound after rebound just for the chance to shoot a free throw — and a cloud of dust, bodies smacking against the hardwood. An early 19-8 Trailblazers lead was moot; inside of a sweltering gym and with athletes who didn’t quit, Bishop Montgomery was going to find its way back.The Trailblazers defeated Santa Ana Mater Dei 59-47 to advance to the Open Division girls’ basketball regional championship game Tuesday.
Butter. Three-finger claw. And a yell from James, who’s grown up in February and March before the fans’ eyes, suddenly an emotional ringleader constantly directing his teammates on the floor.Mater Dei President Mike Brennan offers strong endorsement of Frank McManus as high school’s new football coach.
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