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Achilles Orji Scored 20 Points in Etiwanda’s 61-56 Victory at RCHS; EHS Went on 40-21 Run in Second Half to Secure Baseline League Contest

Jan 17 2026 01:48:07

Photos by Jack Yamarone

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Rancho Cucamonga had a 14-point lead at the half over their visitors from Etiwanda.

The Eagles, though, rallied, and they went on to claim a 61-56 victory in a Baseline League showdown.

EHS went on a 40-21 run in the second half.

Achilles Orji scored 16 of his team-high 20 points in the second half, including 12 in the fourth period.

Devin Mitchell contributed 16 points, and San Funn chipped in with 10 points.

Kavan Bowden scored a game-high 23 points for Rancho Cucamonga.

Bowden hit three 3-pointers, which matched the three from Etiwanda.

Izaiah Fiallos finished with 22 points, including a pair of 3’s.

Up next: The Eagles faces Torrey Pines on Saturday night at 8:30 at Rancho Christian HS.

The Cougars battle Canyon at North Torrance at 3 at the State Preview Classic.

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Box Score:
EHS: 12-9-21-19-(61)
RC: 18-17-8-13-(56)

EHS scoring: Achilles Orji 20, Devin Mitchell 16, Sam Funn 10, Armaun Pollock 7, Isaiah Benn 5, Braylon Benn 3

RCHS scoring: Kavan Bowden 23, Izaiah Fiallos 22, JC Corneille 7, Connor Oatman 2, Carter Johnson 2

Thursday’s Baseline League Scores:
Los Osos 63, Upland 60
Damien 64, Chino Hills 41
EHS 61, RCHS 56

Baseline League Standings:
Damien (20-4, 4-0)
Etiwanda (20-2, 3-1)
Chino Hills (21-6, 2-2)
Los Osos (15-11, 2-2)
RCHS (13-13, 1-3)
Upland (8-13, 0-4)

Tuesday’s Schedule:
Chino Hills at RCHS
Etiwanda at Upland
Damien at Los Osos

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