St. John Bosco basketball secures a convincing 72-55 victory over Centennial in a rematch of the 2023 CIF-SS Open Division Finals, powered by strong defense and balanced scoring.

By the Numbers
  • Bosco's Kade Bonam led with 20 points and three rebounds, followed by Brandon McCoy Jr. with 18 points and five rebounds, Elzie Harrington with 14 points, and Jack Turner with 11 points.
  • The Braves will next play at Harvard-Westlake, with the winner representing Pool A in the CIF-SS Open Division Finals on Feb. 23.
  • Centennial's Isaiah Rogers scored 17 points, Zack Mendenhall had 12 points and seven rebounds, and Carter Bryant finished with 10 points and nine rebounds.
State of Play
  • Bosco will face Harvard-Westlake in the next game, with the winner advancing to the CIF-SS Open Division Finals.
  • Centennial will close out Open Division pool play at Sierra Canyon.
  • Huskies' senior guard Eric Freeny did not play due to a sprained ankle injury.
Bottom Line

St. John Bosco's commanding win over Centennial in the rematch showcases their redemption and determination, setting the stage for a crucial showdown with Harvard-Westlake in the upcoming game.