Marina Triumphs Over Long Beach Poly in CIF-Southern Section Division 2A Championship Game
Long Beach Poly boys basketball lost 53-49 to Marina in the CIF-Southern Section Division 2A championship game despite a second-half rally led by junior Jovani Ruff with 19 points.
The Big PictureThe hard-fought game saw Poly struggle with shooting percentages and defensive challenges while Marina's Barak Simon's strong performance led his team to victory.
By the Numbers- Long Beach Poly shot 30.4% from the field and 21.4% in the fourth quarter
- Marina's Barak Simon scored 19 points, including 14 in the first half
- Long Beach Poly faced a tough defensive struggle against Marina's strong game plan
- Despite a second-half rally, Poly couldn't overtake Marina's lead in the end
Long Beach Poly basketball's valiant effort fell short against Marina in the championship game despite Ruff's standout performance, highlighting the team's resilience and the challenges they faced in the game.
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