SoCal’s best boys’ hoop squads hook up Saturday

January 10, 2020 By Frank Burlison Leave a Comment

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PASADENA – A rematch between the top boys’ basketball teams in Southern California headlines the five-game (but two-session) Elite Invitational Showcase at Pasadena City College Saturday.

Rancho Christian edged Sierra Canyon in overtime, 85-81, when they met on Dec. 30 for the Platinum Division Championship of the fourth annual Classic at Damien. Rancho Christian guard Dominick Harris (pictured) led the scoring with 30 points.

Another program expected join the aforementioned Eagles and Trailblazers in the CIF Southern Section Open Division playoffs, Etiwanda, faces Renaissance Academy in the opening game Saturday at 12:30 in the afternoon.

The gym will be cleared after the first session (three games), with a separate admission charged for Session II.

Complete schedule: (session I) 12:30 p.m., Etiwanda vs. Renaissance Academy; 2, St. Bernard vs. Fairfax; 3:30, Mayfair vs. Ribet Academy; (session II) 6:30, Girls, Sierra Canyon vs. Chaminade; 8, boys, Rancho Christian vs. Sierra Canyon.

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