Basketball

Malik Khouzam’s 22 Points Leads Walnut to a 67-59 Hacienda League Victory Over Diamond Bar; Mustangs & Brahmas Tied for First w/4 Games to Play

Jan 21 2023 01:08:33

Boys Basketball:

Twenty days ago, Diamond Bar handed Walnut a nine-point setback in the Hacienda League opener for both programs.

On Friday night, the Mustangs evened the score, defeating the Brahmas, 67-59, and with four league games to play, DBHS and WHS share the league’s top spot.

Malik Khouzam led Walnut with a game-high 22 points to go with five assists and four steals.

Joby Barnes chipped in with 18 points.

Gavin Ibrahim provided 10 points and five rebounds.

And Adrian Triplett finished with six points and 12 boards.

For Diamond Bar, Alex Kim led the way with 18 points, 10 rebounds and three assists.

Dior Brown had 13 points, five rebounds and five assists.

Malcolm Bell added 10 points, five rebounds and two blocked shots.

And Max Gao chipped with 10 points and three rebounds.

Friday’s Hacienda League Scores:
Wilson 74, Los Altos 61
Rowland 44, South Hills 35
Walnut 67, Diamond Bar 59

Hacienda League Standings:
Walnut (22-2, 5-1)
Diamond Bar (19-5, 5-1)
Wilson (16-8, 4-2)
Rowland (16-7, 2-4)
Los Altos (14-9, 2-4)
South Hills (10-13, 0-6)

Walnut & Diamond Bar’s Remaining Schedule:

1/25:
Los Altos at Diamond Bar
Rowland at Walnut

1/27:
Diamond Bar at Wilson
Walnut at South Hills

2/1:
Diamond Bar at South Hills
Walnut at Los Altos

2/3:
Rowland at Diamond Bar
Wilson at Walnut

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