Mira Costa secured a dominant 61-40 victory over Santa Barbara in the Southern Section Division 1 semifinal, holding them scoreless for over five minutes in the fourth quarter. Eneasi Piuleini led the team with 19 points, while McCarthy Bedner and Jacob De Armas contributed 16 and 12 points, respectively. Coach Neal Perlmutter celebrated the seniors' journey, emphasizing teamwork and perseverance. The Mustangs, now boasting a 29-3 record, will face Los Alamitos for the Division 1 championship, showcasing the team's commitment and hard work throughout the season.
Eneasi Piuleini's 19 points led Mira Costa to a convincing 61-40 victory over Santa Barbara, securing a spot in the Division 1 championship.
Mira Costa's solid defense stifled Santa Barbara, holding star player Luke Zuffelato to just seven points, demonstrating their commitment to winning.
Mira Costa coach Neal Perlmutter praised his seniors for their development: 'Good things take time to marinate. It feels good the guys who stuck around were rewarded.'
With the win, Mira Costa improves to 29-3 and looks forward to competing against Los Alamitos for the Division 1 championship next Saturday.
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