November 5, 2024

OC Sports Zone: Community First

Tesoro boys basketball team finishes 3-1 at Hillcrest Tournament

Tesoro’s Jake Hesse drives for a shot against Orange Vista. (Photos courtesy Tony DeAngelo, For OC Sports Zone)

Tesoro’s boys basketball team went 3-1 in the King of the Hill Hillcrest Tournament and wrapped up play with a 67-57 victory over ML King Saturday.

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Matt DeAngelo and Kaden Garrett of Tesoro were named to the all-tournament team.

In Saturday’s game, Tesoro was led by DeAngelo, who had 26 points and Garrett, who scored 22.

Tesoro defeated Paloma Valley 87-47 on Friday. Mike Mahlen led the Titans with 34 points, making nine 3-pointers. DeAngelo had 12 points.

On Tuesday, Tesoro defeated Orange Vista 73-54. Garrett had 23 points, DeAngelo 18 and Mahlen 17 points.

Tesoro’s only loss came on Wednesday to the eventual tournament champion Hillcrest, 55-45. Garrett had 20 points and DeAngelo and Mahlen 10 points each.

Hillcrest defeated Servite 51-41 in the finals on Saturday.