May 3, 2024

OC Sports Zone: Community First

Cypress boys basketball team wins a thriller and captures crown at Bellflower Classic for second year in a row

Cypress players celebrate after winning the tourney in Bellflower Saturday night.

Cypress boys basketball team won its second consecutive title at the Buc Pride Classic at Bellflower, defeating St. Francis Saturday night 54-53.

To see the slide show, please click on the first photo.

Elijah Vaielua blocked a shot at the buzzer to seal the win for the Centurions, according to Cypress Coach Derek Mitchell.

Jared Brown of Cypress scored 19 points and was the tournament MVP. Anthony Tello, who scored 19 points and Vaielua, who scored nine points, were named to the all-tournament team.