Hillcrest boys basketball team held off Grand Terrace in a close battle during the CIF Southern Section Division 3AA playoffs, winning 77-70 and securing a second-round spot. Despite Grand Terrace rallying multiple times, Hillcrest's victory sets up a second-round game against Hesperia.

By the Numbers
  • Hillcrest (22-7) won the game 77-70 against Grand Terrace (16-14).
  • McKel Shedrick led all players with 27 points for Hillcrest.
  • Deisyn Payne scored 21 points for Grand Terrace.
State of Play
  • Hillcrest secured an eight consecutive year of winning a playoff opener, advancing to face No. 4-seeded Hesperia in the next round.
What's Next

Hillcrest will face No. 4-seeded Hesperia in the second-round game on Friday night.