Three high school basketball teams, Damien, La Habra, and Bosco Tech, have advanced to Thursday's CIF State boys basketball regional second round, with impressive victories under their belt.

By the Numbers
  • Damien's Eli Garner led the Spartans with 19 points, with Jacob Allen contributing 18 points, including four 3-pointers, in their 69-44 win over St. Augustine of San Diego.
  • La Habra's Acen Jimenez scored a game-high 22 points in their 79-68 victory over No. 6 Cathedral Catholic of San Diego.
  • BoscoTech's Jaden Erami finished with 32 points, Darius Benitez had 25 points, and Ryan Osborne recorded a double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds in their 87-83 win over Rancho Buena Vista.
State of Play
  • Damien, La Habra, and Bosco Tech have each secured home games for Thursday's second round of the CIF State boys basketball regional playoffs.
  • The teams bounced back from previous losses in CIF-SS playoffs and showcased their strength in the state regional playoffs.
Bottom Line

Three formidable high school teams, Damien, La Habra, and Bosco Tech, have displayed resilience and skill in advancing to the CIF State boys basketball regional second round, setting the stage for thrilling matchups on Thursday.