Crean Lutheran boys basketball team advances to second round with 67-66 victory over Sonora in 2A playoffs

Crean Lutheran’s Drew Yezbak gets fired up during Friday’s CIF playoff game.

Crean Lutheran’s boys basketball team opened the CIF 2A playoffs defeating Sonora 67-66 Friday night at Sonora.

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Josh Shin of Crean Lutheran goes to the basket as Sonora's Garrett Bell tries to chase him down.

Drew Yezbak takes a jumper for Crean Lutheran Friday night.

Jon Scherer of Crean Lutheran tries to drive past Sonora's Marqui Worthy.

Aiden Gilbert of Crean Lutheran gets ready to take a shot.

Jon Scherer goes up for a shot for Crean Lutheran.

Aiden Gilbert brings the ball up for Crean Lutheran Friday night.

The Saints (16-13) were led by Chris Swardstrom with 18 points. Aiden Gilbert had 17 point, Jon Scherer 15 points and Josh Shin 10 points.

Crean Lutheran moves on to the second round Tuesday night to host Redlands East Valley, which defeated University 65-61.