"It took four consecutive free throws by Joe Sterling in the final 21 seconds for Harvard-Westlake (17-2) to hold on for a 50-46 victory. About the only mistake Rolling Hills Prep (13-5) made was choosing to foul Sterling, well known as a clutch free-throw shooter. But the Huskies had no choice after a three by Aaron Heinze got them to within 48-46 with 2.6 seconds left."
"Sterling finished with 16 points. Pierce Thompson had 14 points and Dominique Bentho added 11 points and 12 rebounds. Nick Welch Jr. had a big game for Rolling Hills Prep with 21 points on eight-for-14 shooting. Carter Fulton added 10 points. Santa Margarita 72, Fairfax 41: The Eagles (19-2) opened a 21-2 lead after the first quarter and cruised to victory at St. Francis. Brayden Kyman scored 21 points, Kaiden Bailey had 17 and Drew Anderson had 15."
"St. Pius X-St. Matthias 67, JSerra 62: Kayleb Kearse finished with 27 points in the victory. Jaden Bailes had 30 points for JSerra. Sierra Canyon 77, Phoenix St. Mary's 45: The Trailblazers (13-1) tuned up for the start of Mission League play with a rout in Arizona. Brandon McCoy scored 18 points and Brannon Martinsen had 17. Chaminade 70, Palos Verdes 44: Temi Olafisoye had 17 points for the 18-1 Eagles."
Harvard-Westlake defeated Rolling Hills Prep 50-46 after Joe Sterling made four consecutive free throws in the final 21 seconds, sealing a defensive battle. Sterling scored 16 points; Pierce Thompson added 14 and Dominique Bentho contributed 11 points and 12 rebounds. Nick Welch Jr. led Rolling Hills Prep with 21 points and Carter Fulton scored 10. Santa Margarita routed Fairfax 72-41 with Brayden Kyman scoring 21. St. Pius X-St. Matthias edged JSerra 67-62 as Kayleb Kearse scored 27. Sierra Canyon dominated Phoenix St. Mary's 77-45, and Chaminade defeated Palos Verdes 70-44.
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