Salesian controlled the game against Modesto Christian, winning 66-53 in the CIF NorCal Open Division playoffs. Coach Bill Mellis utilized an aggressive, rotating strategy that relied on deep player involvement, which paid off significantly. Carlton Perrilliat was the top scorer with 19 points, while Ronnie Selleaze contributed 11 points and essential assists. The Pride's defense forced 13 steals, disrupting Modesto’s offense and preventing them from regaining the lead after halftime. This crucial win followed a previous loss, demonstrating their resilience and improved teamwork.
Salesian's depth shone through as nine different players made significant contributions, pivotal in defeating Modesto Christian and dominating the game through strategic pressure.
Head coach Bill Mellis emphasized the strategy of rotating players to exhaust Modesto's key offensive threats, achieving their goal through continuous pressure.
Elias Obenyah not only excelled defensively, logging four steals, but also contributed to the offense with 14 points, showcasing his versatile impact in the game.
Ronnie Selleaze highlighted the team's improvement after a setback, noting that increased bonding and communication helped them refocus and perform strongly against Modesto.
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