Basketball

Etiwanda Rallies in Second Half, But Liberty of Nevada Edged Eagles, 61-59, in Second Round of Damien Classic’s Gold Division

Dec 28 2025 12:46:46

Boys Hoops:

It took a team from Nevada to hand Etiwanda its first loss of the 2025-26 season.

And Liberty High School needed overtime to edge the Eagles, 61-59.

EHS had to go on a 21-14 run in the fourth period to force an extra period.

Devin Mitchell scored eight of his team-high 18 points in the final eight minutes of regulation.

Sam Funn chipped in with 13 points and Jacob Coleman had 11.

Dante Steward led all scorers with 23 points.

Tyus Thomas added 17 for the boys from Henderson.

Daaron Thompkins provided 12 points for the Patriots.

Up next: The Eagles will battle Loyola on Monday morning at 11 at Ramona High School.

Box Score:
L: 10-16-16-14-5-(61)
E: 10-7-18-21-3-(59)

Liberty scoring: Dante Steward 23, Tyus Thomas 17, Daaron Thompkins 12, Evan Hilliard 7, Tayshawn Caesar 3, Taytum Cios-Webb 2

Etiwanda scoring: Devin Mitchell 18, Sam Funn 13, Jacob Coleman 11, Achillies Orji 8, Armaun Pollock 8, Isaiah Benn 1

Records: Liberty (10-3); Etiwanda (15-1)

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