Basketball

Eli Garner Hit Four 3’s & Scored 28 Points in Damien’s 75-44 Nonleague Victory Over Aquinas

Jan 29 2025 01:45:00

Boys Basketball:

Damien had one last tune-up before finishing up Baseline League play.

The Spartans cruised to a 75-44 nonleague victory over their visitors from Aquinas.

DHS took a 44-18 lead into the break, and they enjoyed a 61-38 advantage after three quarters.

Eli Garner had game-highs in 3-pointers (4) and points (28).

Lucas Arrieta added 12 points, including two 3-pointers.

Jacob Allen and Zaire Rasshan chipped in with 10 points apiece.

Nine of Allen’s points came from beyond the 3-point arc, and Rasshan hit a pair of 3’s.

Vincent Warsaw led Aquinas with 17 points.

LJ Hall chipped in with 11 points in the loss.

Up next: The Spartans host Upland (9-15, 0-5) tonight (Wednesday) at 6:30 in the first round of the Baseline League Tournament.

Box Score:
A: 9-9-20-6-(44)
D: 24-20-17-14-(75)

Aquinas scoring: Vincent Warsaw 17, LJ Hall 11, Juju Mareno 8, Malachi Jones 6, Jumaa Kitendo 2

Damien scoring: Eli Garner 28, Lucas Arrieta 12, Zaire Rasshan 10, Jacob Allen 10, Jayden Avina 7, Elijah Smith 2, JC Corneille 2, Jared Ingal 2, Andrew Martin 2

Records: Aquinas (11-15); Damien (19-9)

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