Bishop Montgomery girls basketball defeated Santiago of Corona in the CIF Southern California Regional Division I second round with a 72-55 win. Freshman guard Armanyie Reed, known as "Buddha," showcased her shooting skills by hitting four 3-pointers. The Knights' balanced performance was evident as Tiara Jones scored 17 points, Jordin Blackmon had 11, and Sophia Dignadice contributed 10. The team will now face La Jolla Country Day in the regional semifinal.

By the Numbers
  • Top-seeded Knights' record: 20-5
  • Santiago's record: 22-13
State of Play
  • Bishop Montgomery led 31-24 at halftime and opened the third quarter with a 3-point play by Jones and a 3-pointer by Reed to take a 37-24 lead.
  • Bishop Montgomery went 1-2 in the CIF-Southern Open Division playoffs.
Bottom Line

Bishop Montgomery's balanced performance led by Armanyie Reed's shooting prowess secures a victory over Santiago, showcasing the team's strength and preparation for the upcoming regional semifinal.