Pictured L-R: Kaleb Smith & RJ Smith
Boys Basketball:
What a great way to start the 2021-22 season.
Damien went 5-0 this week, and won the Sunny Hills Basketball Tournament, thanks to Saturday’s 55-52 victory over Riverside Poly.
The Spartans offense was led by Kaleb Smith’s 15 points in the title game.
Smith had three 3-point baskets in the first quarter.
Bradley Xie scored 13 points in the win, and Spivey Word had 12.
Riverside Poly’s Brayden Burries had a game-high 20 points.
Chance Stephens chipped in with 13 points for the Bears.
RJ Smith finished with eight points and earned the tournament’s MVP.
Aside from going 5-0 this week, Damien also handed quality programs like Orange Lutheran and Riverside Poly their first loss of the season.
Up next: The Spartans will battle Village Christian next Saturday at 2:30.
Box Score:
D: 18-11-14-12-(55)
RP: 18-8-11-15-(52)
Damien scoring: Kaleb Smith 15, Bradley Xie 13, Spivey Word 12, RJ Smith 8, Jimmy Oladokun 7.
Riverside Poly scoring: Brayden Burries 20, Chance Stephens 13, Payden White 10, Issac Williamson 9.
Records: Damien (5-0); Riverside Poly (4-1)
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