Carlos Johnson loves the challenge that comes with defending the opposing team’s best player.
Boys Basketball
Durango went nearly six minutes without scoring in the second half, and the cold spell proved costly in a 51-44 loss to Lynwood (Calif.) in the Tarkanian Classic at Bishop Gorman.
Charles O’Bannon had a team-high 20 points, and host Bishop Gorman held Timpview (Utah) scoreless for more than eight minutes in the first half en route to a 73-62 victory in the Platinum Division of the Tarkanian Classic.
Darrion Daniels had 19 points, and Valley’s boys basketball team made 25 of 31 free throws to hold off host Canyon Springs, 71-68 on Monday.
Josh Villaros poured in 33 points Wednesday to help Basic’s boys basketball team rally for a 73-69 home win over Eldorado.
One of the most popular cries from Bishop Gorman’s detractors has been for the Gaels to pick on someone their own size.
Allonzo Trier scored 27 points Saturday as Findlay Prep’s boys basketball team cruised to an 84-58 victory over Stevenson (Ill.) in the HoopHall Classic in Springfield, Mass.