Basketball

Brayden Berries Scores 31 Points in Roosevelt’s 76-71 OT Victory Over Damien in Platinum Division Showdown

Dec 30 2023 12:49:07

Boys Basketball:

For the second time in the Classic at Damien, the Spartans were forced to play an overtime period.

On Wednesday, DHS defeated Sunnyslope of Arizona (80-75) in the Platinum Division opener.

Two nights later, Roosevelt of Eastvale edged the Spartans, 76-71, thanks to a 13-8 run in OT.

Brayden Berries hit four 3’s and finished with a game-high 31 points.

Darnez Slater and Myles Walker scored 13 points apiece for the Mustangs.

Xavier Clinton hit four 3-pointers and led Damien with 20 points.

Nate Garcia had 17 points and Eli Garner chipped in with 13.

Up next: Damien will host Salesian College Prep this evening (Saturday) at 5:30.

Box Score:
R: 20-13-11-19-13-(76)
D: 18-16-14-15-8-(71)

Roosevelt scoring: Brayden Burries 31, Darnez Slater 13, Myles Walker 13, Issac Williamson 12, Dominic Copenhagen 5, Anigbogu Anigbogu 2

Damien scoring: Xavier Clinton 20, Nate Garcia 17, Eli Garner 13, Jacob Allen 11, Elijah Smith 7, Lucas Arrieta 3

Records: Roosevelt (15-1); Damien (13-2)

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