"Players such as Zach White, Josiah Nance, Ilan Niklov and Zion Lanier are showing off their muscles. Even guard NaVorro Bowman, who scored 25 points, is using his strength to draw fouls and head to the free-throw line. Andrew Castro scored 17 points for La Mirada, which had won 14 consecutive games. Santa Margarita 81, Damien 71: The Eagles won their pool play opener at home. Kaiden Bailey finished with 21 points."
"Sierra Canyon 71, Crespi 64: Jordan Mize scored 16 points, Brandon McCoy and Brannon Martinsen 15 and Maxi Adams 14 to power top-seeded Sierra Canyon to an Open Division win. Redondo Union 74, Etiwanda 31: SJ Madison led the way with 20 points for Redondo Union. Windward 77, Bishop Montgomery 61: Davey Harris finished with 26 points, nine rebounds and four assists for Windward. JSerra 72, Pasadena 66: The Lions won in overtime. Jaden Bailes had 21 points."
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame (20-6) replaced All-American Tyran Stokes' rebounding with added strength and defeated La Mirada 76-60 in the Southern Section Open Division Pool D opener. NaVorro Bowman scored 25 points and used strength to draw fouls; teammates Zach White, Josiah Nance, Ilan Niklov and Zion Lanier contributed physical play. Andrew Castro scored 17 points for La Mirada, ending its 14-game winning streak. Additional Open Division wins included Santa Margarita over Damien, Sierra Canyon over Crespi, Redondo Union over Etiwanda, Windward over Bishop Montgomery, and JSerra, Orange Lutheran, Brentwood and Loyola posting notable victories.
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