Key Points:
  • Santa Cruz High's boys basketball team won the Justin-Siena Tournament title by defeating Justin-Siena 50-46 in Napa.
  • After leading by 12 points in the second quarter, the team faced a five-point deficit in the fourth, but regrouped to secure the win.
  • The Cardinals, with a 9-2 record, secured their second tournament win this month, having also won the 67th Emmett Thompson Memorial Dad’s Club Tournament on Dec. 2.
  • The team's coach, Lawan Milhouse, commended the team's resilience and defensive prowess in the challenging away game.
  • Santa Cruz hosts Washington’s Gig Harbor (8-0) on Thursday at 3 p.m., featuring 6-foot-7 forward Michael Masini and 6-8 center Luke Allison.