Cornerstone Christian's victory over Head-Royce, fueled by Benjamin Lukacs' 17 points, puts them in prime position to win their division. Jaiden Miller scores 23 points as Liberty extends its winning streak.
Cornerstone Christian solidified its position as the frontrunner for the Bay Area Conference East Division regular season title with a commanding 61-46 victory over Head-Royce on Tuesday. Star point guard Benjamin Lukacs spearheaded the Cougars' success, racking up 17 points, while Kamel Johnson added 10, Pierre Tyson contributed nine, and Drayden stood out defensively with seven points. Cornerstone's dominance extended beyond individual performances.
The team showcased its trademark fast-paced style, surging ahead with a seven-point halftime lead and maintaining its momentum in the third quarter with an impressive 11-3 run. Head-Royce, boosted by the return of star guard Micah Riebel from a shin injury, mounted a strong comeback in the fourth quarter, closing the gap to six points. However, Cornerstone ultimately proved too strong, outscoring their opponents 14-5 in the final period to secure the decisive win. Coach Michael Thomasson attributed the victory to his team's commitment to rebounding and pushing the tempo, emphasizing that their ability to spread the floor and have shooters at every position makes them a formidable opponent. Meanwhile, in other Bay Area high school basketball action, Liberty continued its impressive winning streak, fueled by Jaiden Miller's explosive 23-point performance. The Lions dominated Antioch from start to finish, building a commanding 37-22 halftime lead and never looking back. Riordan, ranked No. 1 in the WCAL, continued its ruthless streak, crushing St. Ignatius by 43 points. Nes Emeneke led the Crusaders with 16 points, while Ryder Bush added 13. Salesian bounced back from a loss to St. Joseph-Santa Maria, defeating SPSV thanks to Elias Obenyah's 18-point effort. Jalen Stokes led Dougherty Valley to victory over Monte Vista with 25 points, while De La Salle relied on Alec Blair's 23-point performance to rout Foothill. Dublin edged out Amador Valley in a closely contested EBAL matchup, led by Cameron Anderson's 19 points. Finally, Teniola Bamisebi's dominant performance with 17 points propelled Valley Christian past Bellarmine.
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