The possible City Section Open Division seedings just became a little uncertain Friday night after Cleveland knocked off City favorite Chatsworth 76-74 in overtime in a West Valley League game.
The Cavaliers were down 66-50 and scored the final 16 points in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime. Roman Finney connected on back-to-back three-pointers to aid the comeback. Cayden Kelly scored 21 points and Kamari King had 18 points. Finney added 16 points. Cleveland also received help from a new player, 6-foot-8 Serigne Deme, a transfer from Blair who was displaced because of the Eaton fire. He suddenly gives the Cavaliers a rim protector.
Alijah Arenas scored 35 points for Chatsworth.
Said Cleveland coach Dagem Asfaw: “I had to change the game up, trapping and getting the ball out of Arenas’ hands. We created turnovers.”
Birmingham 74, Granada Hills 55: Mandell Anthony scored 26 points for Birmingham.
Westchester 85, Hamilton 36: Tajh Ariza had 33 points for Westchester, the new City Section title favorite.
Manual Arts 79, Maya Angelou 44: Devin Moody had 33 points and 14 rebounds for Manual Arts.
King/Drew 58, Dorsey 56: Josahn Webster finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds for King/Drew. Jahmir Torres had the winning basket.
San Pedro 48, Narbonne 40: The Pirates stayed unbeaten in the Marine League. Zach Saavedra had 22 points.
Fairfax 74, LACES 41: Joseph Riggin scored 23 points for the Lions.
JSerra 70, Orange Lutheran 42: BJ Davis-Ray finished with 23 points in the Trinity League win.
St. John Bosco 77, Santa Margarita 67: Elzie Harrington contributed 28 points for the Braves.
Sierra Canyon 77, St. Francis 48: Maxi Adams had 25 points and eight rebounds for 18-3 Sierra Canyon. Noah Henry had 21 points for St. Francis.
Crespi 96, Chaminade 62: The Celts won the Mission League game.
St. Pius X-St. Matthias 83, North Bakersfield 64: Kayleb Kearse had 22 points for the Warriors.
St. Anthony 88, St. Bernard 85: In overtime, St. Anthony prevailed. Jayshawn Kibble made a three at the buzzer in regulation to tie the game. Josh Palmer had 23 points for St. Bernard.
Los Alamitos 92, Edison 62: Wes Trevino scored 24 points and Trent Minter and Samori Guyness each had 20 points for Los Alamitos.
Cypress 61, Anaheim Canyon 60: Brandon Benjamin had 31 points for Canyon.
Saugus 79, West Ranch 65: Braydon Harmon finished with 43 points for 15-9 Saugus.
Redondo Union 89, Da Vinci 49: Hudson Mayes led Redondo Union with 24 points.
Mira Costa 81, Palos Verdes 54: Jacob De Armas had 20 points for 21-2 Mira Costa.
Rancho Cucamonga 63, Upland 61: Aaron Glass led Rancho Cucamonga with 25 points.
Etiwanda 56, Damien 39: The Eagles won the Baseline League game.