Basketball

Damien Defeats Colony, 62-49, in Second Round of CIF D-1 Playoffs; Garcia Scores 29 Points for Spartans

Feb 11 2023 02:05:23

Boys Basketball:

Damien has earned a spot in Tuesday’s CIF-SS Division 1 quarterfinal round.

The Spartans defeated visiting Colony, 62-49, in Friday’s second-round showdown.

DHS led by five at the half and then outscored the Titans, 33-25, in the second half.

Nate Garcia dominated again with 29 points.

Xavier Clinton made four of Damien’s five 3-pointers and finished with 16.

Colony’s Joseph Riggins had a team-high 16 points, including four 3-pointers.

Denzel Hines finished with 13 points.

Up next: The Spartans will travel to Manhattan Beach on Tuesday to battle Mira Costa.

The Mustangs (25-2) defeated Brentwood, 74-67, in their second round contest.

Box Score:
C: 7-17-15-10-(49)
D: 17-12-18-15-(62)

Colony scoring: Joseph Riggins 16, Denzel Hines 13, Jackson Cain 7, Donovan English 6, Zack Moritz 4

Damien scoring: Nate Garcia 29, Xavier Clinton 16, Elijah Brown 6, Eli Garner 5, Caiden Brown 4, Lucas Arrieta 2

Records: Colony (23-9); Damien (26-4)

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