Godinez Grizzlies finish Oxford Academy Tourney strong and capture third place

Godinez players display the third place trophy from Saturday. (Photo courtesy Godinez basketball).

Godinez High School’s boys basketball team captured third place Saturday at the Oxford Academy Tournament.

The Grizzlies (12-6) defeated the host school Oxford Academy 55-31 on Saturday to clinch third place. Lucas Andaluz led Godinez with 22 points and was named all-tournament.

Adrian Gonzalez added nine points for Godinez which also defeated California Academy of Math and Sciences 60-38 and Anaheim 57-38. Loara defeated Godinez 52-43 in the first game of the tourney.

Godinez, coached by Robert Morgan, hosts Segerstrom, Wednesday, Jan. 3 in the Golden West League opener.

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