The City of La Verne’s Recreation department crowned three division basketball champions at Bonita High School on Saturday.
In the C Division, the Celtics held off a determined Hornets team, 22-19. At one point, the Hornets trailed 10-2 before reeling off a dozen straight points. Entering the final quarter, the teams were tied 14-14. Celtics coach Andy Powell saw his son Sean sink some clutch free throws down the stretch to preserve the win.
In the B Division, The Thunder led from start to flagfall, 10-2, 16-16, 23-14 and 33-17, showcasing a suffocating full-court press in the fourth to take home the win.
In the A Division, the final game of the day, the fans were treated to a fast-paced game, featuring several future high school stars. The Warriors prevailed 36-24, with Russell Hernandez leading the way.
For more action, visit the Reel People video, which features several game outtakes.
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