"(Eric Sondheimer / Los Angeles Times) It was a scene only found in a gym in Los Angeles. On the baseline at Village Christian on Monday night, two fathers who played in the NBA were standing next to each other cheering and coaching their sons. USC assistant coach Will Conroy, the father of Village Christian freshman Will Conroy Jr., and Matt Barnes, the father of Crespi twins Isaiah and Carter Barnes, kept trying to will their sons to victory."
"In the end, it was Conroy, who just turned 15, making a three-pointer from the top of the key with 2.4 seconds left to break a tie and lift unbeaten Village Christian to a 78-77 victory over Crespi. Conroy finished with 28 points, including the last two baskets for Village Christian (4-0), showing poise and confidence in pressure situations."
"Crespi (4-1) played without head coach Derek Fisher, who had a scheduling conflict with his duties as a TV commentator for NBA games. Former Moorpark and Chaminade coach Ryan Moore, a Crespi assistant, took over coaching. Isaiah Barnes had 27 points and Nickon Daei had 21 points for Crespi, which later this week will face JSerra and Redondo Union in a challenging three-game road stand."
Village Christian secured a 78-77 victory over Crespi when 15-year-old Will Conroy hit a three-pointer with 2.4 seconds remaining. Conroy scored 28 points and delivered the final two baskets, demonstrating composure in a pressure situation. Crespi played without head coach Derek Fisher and was coached by assistant Ryan Moore; Isaiah Barnes scored 27 and Nickon Daei 21 for Crespi. Village Christian also received 15 points each from Deion Lewis and 6-foot-11 Aaro Salo, and features players from Brazil, Mexico and Finland. Other area results included Inglewood 95-80, Cleveland 81-65, Long Beach Millikan 59-55, and Mira Costa 69-24.
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