The Long Beach Poly boys’ basketball team lost 51-49 in overtime to underdog Bakersfield Christian in the first round of the CIF State Division II basketball playoffs. Bakersfield Christian's emotional win was driven by the coach's personal connection to the area, as he dedicated the victory to his late mother whose ashes were scattered in Long Beach. The loss ends Long Beach Poly's season despite their Moore League title and CIF-SS Division 2A runner-up plaque.

By the Numbers
  • Long Beach Poly's 1/17 shooting from 3-point range
  • Bentley Waller and Gabriel Gutierrez combined for 47 of Bakersfield Christian's 51 points
  • Jovani Ruff scored 22 points for Long Beach Poly
State of Play
  • Long Beach Poly falls in the first round of CIF State Division II basketball playoffs
  • Bakersfield Christian advances to face La Costa Canyon on Thursday
  • Long Beach Poly's season ends with a Moore League title and a CIF-SS Division 2A runner-up plaque
Bottom Line

Bakersfield Christian upset Long Beach Poly in the CIF State Division II basketball playoffs, marking the end of Poly's season despite their prior achievements. The emotional victory was dedicated to the Bakersfield Christian coach's late mother, while Poly's offensive struggles ultimately led to their defeat.