On three occasions this season, Desert Oasis was either ahead or tied in the fourth quarter and lost.
Clutch free-throw shooting prevented that from happening a fourth time, as the host Diamondbacks defeated Shadow Ridge 82-75 on Wednesday in the championship game of the Tri-State Holiday Invitational.
As host of the Tri-State Holiday Classic, Desert Oasis had one goal: to defend its home court.
Chrys Jackson had 30 points and six assists Monday to help Rancho’s boys basketball team to a 68-57 win over visiting Sunrise Mountain.
Torrance Littles had 16 points and 12 rebounds as Foothill’s boys basketball team finished a 72-64 overtime win over visiting Basic on Thursday.
Grant Dressler poured in 29 points, and Palo Verde’s boys basketball team nailed four straight free throws in the final minute to edge visiting Durango 79-75 on Tuesday.
Ja Morgan scored 24 points Friday as Palo Verde’s boys basketball team rolled to an 88-51 win at Shadow Ridge.
Grant Dressler scored a game-high 25 points and Palo Verde’s boys basketball team rallied for a 70-67 home win over Desert Oasis on Friday.
Rancho’s David McKeever scored 23 points and converted two late steals into baskets to help the Rams rally for a 57-53 home win over Green Valley on Friday.
Davion Hollis drained the game-winning 3-pointer with three seconds left in regulation Tuesday, giving Sierra Vista’s boys basketball team a 65-62 victory over host Spring Valley.
