November 5, 2024

OC Sports Zone: Community First

PHOTOS: Crean Lutheran rallies for playoff win over San Juan Hills and faces Mater Dei next

Braeden Davidson of Crean Lutheran takes a shot as Weston Port of San Juan Hills defends Wednesday night. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs / John Luciano).

Crean Lutheran High School’s boys basketball team overcame a 10-point deficit going into the fourth quarter to capture a 76-66 victory over San Juan Hills Wednesday night in the opening round of the CIF Division 1 playoffs at Crean Lutheran.

Kaiden Bailey scored 22 points, Braeden Davidson had 15 points and Dylan Gomez 12 points to lead the Saints, who play No. 2 seeded Mater Dei Friday at 7 at Mater Dei.

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Crean Lutheran improved its record to 22-7 overall.

Nate Brosch had a career high 24 points, Mason Hodges had 16 points and Rylan Kies and Luke Padilla eight points each for San Juan Hills (14-15).