In Brief

Amir Soofi
Mirror contributing writer

   Brentwood School’s Men’s Varsity Basketball team surprised undefeated Crossroads, 59-54, at Tuesday February 5’s thriller. The Crossroads men had not lost a league game in two years. The Roadrunners were ahead by 15 points at halftime but the third quarter belonged to Brentwood as it went on a 22-9 run to very much confuse the crowd. Robert Locke’s 16 points for Crossroads was not enough to offset the 25 points that Brentwood’s Jason Deutchman delivered.
   Both Brentwood and Crossroads had impressive Thursday night games to build momentum heading into the postseason. Brentwood dropped Campbell Hall, 59-55, in another late game comeback. Starting the fourth quarter, Campbell Hall led 41-34, with Matt Llewellyn’s 23 points. But Brentwood yet again owned an entire quarter, outscoring Campbell Hall, 25-14. Brandon Turner earned 18 points for Brentwood.
   Crossroads stomped Whitney, 62-44, with help from Robert Locke’s 22 points and the built-up rage from its loss to Brentwood.
   Delphic League standings are Crossroads, 9-1; Montclair Prep, 8-2; Brentwood, 6-4; Pacific Hills, 4-6; Campbell Hall, 3-7; and Whitney, 0-10.
   St. Monica’s Men’s Varsity Basketball team blasted past Mary Star on Tuesday night, 68-55. Hampton Nunnely scored 17 points for the Mariners. Meanwhile, Bosco Tech dropped St. Anthony, 70-60, moving up to 6-3, one game behind St. Monica at 7-2, with one last game remaining between the two squads battling for second place in the Camino Real League.
   Thursday night, Bosco Tech surprised St. Monica, 51-46, with an impressive 20-point performance by Damien Reyes. Bosco and St. Monica are tied for second with 7-3 records.
   Camino Real League standings are Verbum Dei, 10-0; St. Monica, 7-3; Bosco, 7-3; Mary Star, 4-6; St. Anthony, 1-9; and Sacred Heart, 1-9.
   Santa Monica High School’s Women’s Varsity Basketball team fell to undefeated league leader Redondo Union on Thursday night, 79-40. Jennifer Owens had another remarkable night for Redondo with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists. The Viking Lady hoopsters will finish their season at 2-8 in league. Head coach David Braff will use the off-season to condition his ladies for a much stronger returning starting lineup.
   St. Monica’s Women’s Varsity Basketball team lost to St. Mathias, 61-49, Tuesday, February 5. Jehanne Lowe scored 14 points for the Mariners but Janelle Carter boosted host St. Mathias with 20 points. The Mariners had already clinched the league title. They finish the season at 10-1, losing only a league game to St. Mathias, the last place team in the Camino Real League.
   Brentwood School’s Women’s Varsity Basketball team trounced cross-town rival Crossroads, 103-40, on Tuesday night. Brentwood’s Tanya Tsikanovsky and Jennifer Jackson scored 25 and 21 points, respectively. Both schools went on to victories Thursday night. Brentwood had another blowout versus Campbell Hall, 71-29. Crossroads edged by Whitney, 55-52, as Christine Smith put 19 points on the scoreboard.
Brentwood clinched the Delphic League title four games ago, and has 10 wins and no losses. Crossroads finished with a 4-6 record and tied Pacific Hills for third place, but lost the third place playoff on Friday night. Brentwood, Montclair Prep, and Pacific Hills will advance to the postseason from the Delphic League.
   St. Monica’s Men’s Varsity Soccer team lost to Mary Star in Wednesday night’s double overtime match, 2-1. Mary Star’s Steven Lucero had a foot in each of the two goals, assisting first Ryan Rossi in regulation play and then Bryan Richards in double overtime. The Mariners are 9-3 in league.
   Brentwood School’s and Crossroads’ Men’s Varsity Soccer teams tied Tuesday night in another cross-town extravaganza, this time at Brentwood. Eagle Will Rapaport defended his house from the Roadrunners with four saves. Also on Tuesday night, Campbell Hall embarrassed Pacific Hills, 5-0, with two goals each from Justin Green and Wes Hastings. The victory over Pacific Hills and the tie at Brentwood gave Campbell Hall its first Delphic League title ever.
   Brentwood went on to tie undefeated league champion Campbell Hall, 1-1, on Thursday night. Robbie Reynolds continued the pressure all game long for the Eagles and came away with the only Brentwood goal.
   Also on Thursday night, Crossroads fended off Whitney, 1-0, with a goal in minute 63 from Sean Mobasser. Roadrunner keeper Justin Commins made four saves following Mobasser’s goal.
   Delphic League leaders are Campbell Hall, 8-0-2, Brentwood, 6-1-3, and Crossroads, 5-1-4.