"I feel once I see one go in, the next is also going in. I feel this year I had to step out of my comfort zone and have confidence to step up and make shots. Thompson said after his performance, highlighting his mental approach to clutch moments and his growth as a player this season."
"Harvard-Westake (27-6) advances to play top-seeded Sierra Canyon (28-1) for a third time on Tuesday night at Sierra Canyon with a trip to the state championship game in Sacramento on the line. Sierra Canyon defeated Santa Margarita 72-60 behind 23 points and 10 rebounds from Brandon McCoy."
Harvard-Westlake's basketball team demonstrated resilience by rallying from a significant early deficit against Santa Maria St. Joseph. Down 19-3 early after the Price brothers made open shots, the Wolverines mounted a comeback with a 10-0 surge at the end of the first quarter and led 31-27 at halftime. In the fourth quarter, junior guard Pierce Thompson made consecutive three-pointers to tie the game, while Joe Sterling and Cole Holden made crucial free throws down the stretch to secure a 56-52 victory. Thompson finished with 15 points and Sterling with 18. The win advances Harvard-Westlake to face top-seeded Sierra Canyon for a third matchup, with the state championship game in Sacramento on the line.
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