Boys Basketball:
Damien blew out its second consecutive opponent to open the 2024-25 season.
On Monday, the Spartans cruised to an 80-41 victory over Troy at the Sunny Hills Tournament.
One night later, DHS raced past Ontario Christian, 68-39, after taking a 32-15 lead into the break.
Nate Garcia had a game-high 23 points for the Spartans.
Eli Garner finished with 10 points and Elijah Smith had nine.
Zaire Rasshan made half of Damien’s four 3-pointers, and he contributed eight points in the win.
Mason Salazar led OCHS with 20 points.
Salazar had two of the Knights’ 3-pointers on Tuesday night.
Cash Marshall added eight points and Corey Allen had six in the loss.
Up next: The Spartans face Villa Park tonight (Wednesday) at 8 at Troy High School.
Box Score:
D: 14-18-27-9-(68)
OC: 8-7-10-14-(39)
Damien scoring: Nate Garcia 23, Eli Garner 10, Elijah Smith 9, Zaire Rasshan 8, Jayden Avina 4, JC Corneille 4, Dominic Smith 4, Jacob Allen 3, Sammy Franco 2, Lucas Arrieta 1
Ontario Christian scoring: Mason Salazar 20, Cash Marshall 8, Corey Allen 6, Justin Avila 3, Cole Jones 2
Records: Damien (2-0); Ontario Christian (1-1)
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