San Diego High School Basketball Roundup : Mount Miguel Gets Players and Victory

The Mount Miguel basketball team finally played with its full squad Tuesday night and the Matadors made use of the extra manpower to defeat El Capitan, 52-42, in the Grossmont League opener for both teams.

Seven Mount Miguel players, including all-league standout Anthony Rivera, joined the team late because the football team had been in action until Friday night, when it lost to Vista in the semifinals of the San Diego Section 3-A playoffs.

“We only had them out there one day,” Matador Coach Art Edge said. “But luckly for us, they were there and available (Tuesday night).”

Mount Miguel, boosted by a stingy half-court press, led, 14-4, after the first period. Mount Miguel’s Mike Flores led all scorers with 14 points. Chris Penman had 10 points and Rivera added 7 for Mount Miguel, 1-0 in league play, 3-1 overall.

In other Grossmont League action:

Monte Vista 66, Granite Hills 62 (OT)--Granite Hills dominated until late in the fourth period, when forward John Tenney was sidelined with a knee injury. “(Granite Hills) out played us the whole game,” Monte Vista Coach Zach Peck said. “After Tenney was hurt, they broke down.” Scott Winne, who had four points in the three-minute overtime, paced Monte Vista with 24 points and 8 rebounds. Tenney led Granite Hills with 19 points.

Santana 66, Valhalla 56--A full-court press early in the second period shut down Valhalla and allowed host Santana to take a 37-24 lead at the half. Tim Barry scored 20 points and Hank Turner added 16 to pace Santana (1-0, 4-0). Valhalla is 0-1 and 3-1.

El Cajon 39, Helix 36--El Cajon shot 52% from the floor in this defensive battle at El Cajon. P.J. Panebianco and Shawn Ellis each scored 14 points for El Cajon (1-0, 3-1). Robby Ledford paced Helix with 12 points.

In nonleague action:

Poway 59, Lincoln 57--Poway erupted for 21 points in the second period to take a 35-23 lead at the half. But a steady full-court press, combined with Poway’s sloppy ball handling, allowed Lincoln to outscore the Titans, 34-24, in the second half. Gary Anderson scored 17 points and David Delaney had 14 for Poway (2-0). Lincoln is 1-1.

La Jolla 51, Chula Vista 50 (OT)--Chula Vista lead 49-45 with 19 seconds remaining, but La Jolla came on strong to tie it, 49-49, at the buzzer.

El Camino 54, Fallbrook 48--Rebounding was the key for El Camino in its season-opener at home. Lee Cobb scored 20 points and had 10 rebounds to lead El Camino. Fallbrook is 2-1.

GIRLS

Santana’s fast-break offense took advantage of 53 turnovers to rout Valhalla, 71-8, in the Grossmont League opener for both teams Tuesday.

Valhalla (0-1, 1-1) was held to two second-half points.

Leslie Ellis had 18 points and Barbara Bennett added 16 to lead Santana (3-1, 1-0).

In nonleague action:

Madison 83, Hilltop 17--Monica Barrow had 20 points and 13 rebounds and Kim Lester added 19 points and 12 rebounds to pace Madison. Madison (2-0) outscored Hilltop, 26-1, in the first period and held a 40-5 lead at the half.