PHOTOS: Crean Lutheran wins third league game in a row, defeating Cypress on the road

Rui Han of Crean Lutheran brings the ball up as Jonas Hanson of Cypress defends. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs, John Luciano).

Crean Lutheran’s boys basketball team notched its third consecutive Empire League victory, defeating Cypress 80-53 in a makeup game Thursday night at Cypress.

The Saints (14-1, 3-0) were led by Koat Keat who had 21 points, 12 rebounds and two assists; Rui Han, who had 17 points, eight rebounds and three assists; Vyctorious Miller, who had 15 points, three rebounds and five assists and Darrell Morris, who had 13 points, three rebounds and three assists.

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Koat Keat of Crean Lutheran drives in for a basket.

Jack Fairchild of Crean Lutheran defends against Jona Kim of Cypress.

Darrell Morris of Crean Lutheran controls the ball.

Vyctorius Miller of Crean Lutheran is defended by Kody Papke of Cypress.

Morris also made four 3-pointers.

“They are so long, Nate (Coach Klitzing) has constructed a team that will do well in the open division,” said Cypress Coach Derek Mitchell. “You see their length on film and try to prepare your guys, but when you get out there, it’s not the same.”

Cypress (9-10, 1-1) was led by Dylan Higa, who scored 16 points and Kason White and Mickey Kadowaki, who had eight points each.

Cypress plays at Valencia Friday night while Crean Lutheran plays on Monday vs. Sheldon in the MLK Showcase at St. John Bosco. The Saints are ranked fifth in the CIF Division 1 poll and are out to win their second consecutive Empire League title.

For more on the Saints and star sophomore guard Vyctorius Miller, click here.