PHOTOS: Crean Lutheran and Kennedy start off Empire League play

Crean Lutheran’s Rui Han drives to the basket during Tuesday’s Empire League game. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs, John Luciano).

Crean Lutheran’s boys basketball team, ranked No. 6 in this week’s CIF Division 1 poll, opened defense of the Empire League title with a victory over Kennedy Tuesday night.

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Crean Lutheran assistant coach Austin Loeb talks to the Saints during a timeout.

Crean Lutheran center James Agany goes up for a shot.

Darrell Morris of Crean Lutheran goes up for a shot.

Crean Lutheran's Parker Tuttle takes a shot.

Rui Han of Crean Lutheran applies defensive pressure.

Vyctorius Miller of Crean Lutheran goes in for a basket.