Basketball

Colton Perez Erupts for 31 Points in Bonita’s 65-55 Victory Over Santiago at Blue Pride Classic; Bearcats Improve to 3-0

Dec 01 2023 12:42:27

Boys Basketball:

Colton Perez had a monster game in Bonita’s 65-55 victory over Santiago at the Blue Pride Classic on Thursday.

The Bearcats two-sport star (baseball & basketball) scored 31 of Bonita’s 65 points.

Perez was consistent as well, scoring 15 points in the first half and 16 in the second.

Perez went 5-for-6 from the free-throw line.

Hunter Smith chipped in with 13 points, and that included three 3-pointers.

Josh Kim hit two 3’s and finished with 10 points in Thursday’s win.

Jacob Buboi led Santiago with 22 points.

Up next: The Bearcats face Loyola this afternoon (Friday) at 3:30

Box Score:
B: 21-13-14-17-(65)
S: 15-11-11-18-(55)

Bonita scoring: Colton Perez (31), Hunter Smith 13, Josh Kim 10, Drew Sanchez 4, James Kim 3, Collin Henry 2, Naaisr Ainsworth 2

Santiago scoring: Jacob Buboi 22, Joseph Pham 13, Regis Hearn 11, Dylan Hanlin 7

Records: Bonita (3-0); Santiago (3-4)

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