La Habra's boys basketball team suffered a 62-55 loss to King/Drew in the CIF Southern California Regional Division II playoff. The Highlanders, known for avoiding scoring lapses, experienced a 10-0 run by King/Drew in the fourth quarter, leading to the momentum shift and ultimately the loss. Despite a stellar overall season, including a CIF championship and an undefeated run in the Freeway League, the fourth-quarter struggles brought their season to an end.

By the Numbers
  • La Habra's overall record: 30-4
  • Junior guard Grayson Sinek's leading score for La Habra: 28 points, including six 3-pointers
  • King/Drew's leading scorer, junior guard Donald Thompson: 25 points and four 3-pointers
State of Play
  • La Habra disappointed by the loss after a season of high achievements, including their first CIF championship and first CIF championship game appearance in the sport's history at the school
  • The loss signifies the end of a remarkable season for La Habra's boys basketball team
  • King/Drew's upcoming regional semifinals matchup is against Centennial of Bakersfield
Bottom Line

The Highlanders' fourth-quarter struggles led to a disappointing loss, marking the end of a remarkable season that included several historic achievements, leaving the team and its supporters proud but ultimately unsatisfied.