PHOTOS: Pacifica Christian eliminated by Bonita 62-53 in quarterfinal round of CIF playoffs

Charles Erving of Pacifica Christian defends against Bonita’s Gavin Eckler Wednesday night (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone)

Bonita’s boys basketball team ended Pacifica Christian’s hopes of advancing to the CIF finals for the second year in a row, defeating the Tritons 62-53 in the quarterfinal round of the CIF 2A playoffs Wednesday night at Vanguard University.

Pacifica Christian lost to Fairmont Prep 52-49 in the 4AA finals last year. Pacifica Christian finished with a 22-8 record while Bonita (28-2) moves on to the semifinals Friday night vs. top-seeded Ribet Academy at home.

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Charles Irving of Pacifica Christian drives to the basket in Wednesday's game.

Michael Horne of Bonita goes for a basket Wednesday night.

Judah Brown of Pacifica Christian goes up for a shot against Bonita.

Bonita's Michael Horne goes for the loose ball against Pacifica Christian.

Bonita’s Jacob Horne (No. 15) and Michael Horne apply defensive pressure.

Judah Brown of Pacifica Christian lays the ball in Wednesday night.

Judah Brown of Pacifica Christian defends Wednesday night.

Kobe Hart of Bonita goes up for a shot against Pacifica Christian.

Judah Brown of Pacifica Christian blocks a shot by Jacob Horn of Bonita.