Raymond Hourani's standout performance led Mt. Carmel High School to a 73-62 victory over Patrick Henry in the CIF San Diego Section Division 2 playoffs. The 6-foot-5 senior contributed 25 points, seven rebounds, and four blocked shots, with 19 points coming in the first half. Mt. Carmel, seeded eighth and champions of the Valley League, now advances to face the top-seeded Rancho Buena Vista, while Patrick Henry's season comes to a close with a record of 18-11.

By the Numbers
  • Raymond Hourani: 25 points, 7 rebounds, 4 blocked shots
  • Derek McBride (Patrick Henry): 17 points, 9 rebounds
  • Gianni Bernabe (Mt. Carmel): 16 points
  • Kenneth Klu (Patrick Henry): 18 points, 6 rebounds
  • Isaac Weatherred (Patrick Henry): 14 points
State of Play
  • Mt. Carmel advances to play at No. 1-seeded Rancho Buena Vista after defeating Patrick Henry.
  • Patrick Henry finishes the season with a record of 18-11.
  • Mt. Carmel led by eight early in the second quarter, then extended their lead to 17 in the third quarter.
Bottom Line

Raymond Hourani's stellar performance and Mt. Carmel's team effort secure a decisive victory over Patrick Henry, propelling them to the next round of the playoffs.