Jack Fairchild of Crean Lutheran drives to the basket in Wednesday’s CIF playoff opener. (Photos courtesy John Luciano, Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs)
Crean Lutheran’s boys basketball team, top-seeded in the CIF 2A playoffs, won its opener Wednesday, defeating Troy 79-61.
Coach Nate Klitzing’s Saints (14-2) advance to the second round Friday to face Silverado (6-3) in Victorville.
Koat Keat had 35 points, 17 rebounds and four assists, Michael Birket had 18 points and Parker Tuttle had six points and four assists to lead the Saints against Troy.
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The Saints Alex Davis takes a jumper.
Koat Keat of Crean Lutheran completes a dunk Wednesday night.
Michael Birket of Crean Lutheran drives to the basket.
Crean Lutheran center James Agany goes up for a shot.
George Bovetas of Crean Lutheran advances the ball.
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