Boys Basketball:
Damien needed a win to set up a Saturday night showdown with undefeated Walnut at the Northview Tournament.
And the Spartans got it.
Damien dominated Covina, 74-25, on Friday evening.
Xavier Clinton led the way with 19 points.
Nate Garcia chipped in with 11 points and Eli Garner had 10.
Damien got nine points apiece from Elijah Smith and Jacob Allen.
Bobby Valdez had nine points to lead the Covina offense.
Up next: The Spartans will battle Walnut (6-0) tonight (Saturday) at 5.
The tip is set for 5.
The Mustangs are coming off a 21-point victory over Chino Hills.
Box Score:
D: 29-23-15-7-(74)
C: 6-8-9-2-(25)
Records: Damien (8-1); Covina (3-4)
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