"Standout players are supposed to perform well in the biggest games, and the 6-foot-8 Adams was aggressive and dominant from the outset, finishing with 26 points. Bound for North Carolina, Adams welcomed all the new Sierra Canyon players this season even though it might reduce his scoring. He's all about winning, and Sierra Canyon coach Andre Chevalier was grateful Adams decided to inject himself immediately against the Wolverines."
"Harvard-Westlake (27-7) trailed 33-31 at halftime, but fell behind by 10 points at the end of the third quarter. Brandon McCoy, who scored 11 points, made a huge baseline three to crush Harvard-Westlake's momentum. The Trailblazers were grinding the whole second half, wearing down Harvard-Westlake players as the loud home fans cheered them on."
"Salesian is a good team, but this Sierra Canyon team is talented, versatile and presents a lot of challenges. Harvard-Westlake kept fighting and closing, but it was another lost opportunity. Offensive rebounds and turnovers were two things we needed to be perfect on and it impacted us."
Sierra Canyon's Trailblazers secured their third victory over Harvard-Westlake this season with a 63-57 win in the Southern California Open Division regional championship. Maxi Adams, a 6-foot-8 standout bound for North Carolina, led the team with 26 points and dominated from the start. Brandon McCoy contributed 11 points, including a crucial baseline three-pointer that shifted momentum in the third quarter. Sierra Canyon trailed 33-31 at halftime but pulled ahead by 10 points by the end of the third quarter. The Trailblazers' grinding defense wore down Harvard-Westlake throughout the second half. Sierra Canyon advances to face Richmond Salesian on Saturday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
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