Sanders Helps Helix Hang on for Victory

No. 10 Helix was nearly upset by Monte Vista, but because of some clutch free-throw shooting by Brandon Sanders, the Highlanders pulled out a 44-42 overtime victory.

Monte Vista had a two-point lead, 40-38, with 10 seconds left and a chance to go up by more, but the front-end of a one-and-one was missed.

Helix hurried the ball down court and got it to Sanders, who penetrated the lane and drew a foul. He sank both free throws to send the game into overtime.

In overtime, Sanders accounted for all of Helix’s points by adding four more free throws.

Overall, Sanders was seven of eight from the line and finished with nine points.

Helix improved to 18-5, 8-0 and Monte Vista fell to 16-9, 5-3.

Grossmont 2-A League

Santana 90, West Hills 83--Chad Barry led Santana (7-14, 4-4) with 27 points. Barry made three three-pointers and was 12 of 15 from the line. West Hills fell to 1-18, 0-8.

Valhalla 87, Grossmont 73--Valhalla finished a third season undefeated in league and extended its three-year 2-A league streak to 24-0 with the victory at home.

Mark Dillon’s (32 points) 14 points sparked the Norsemen’s 31-16 fourth-quarter effort. Teammate Mike Nalu had nine of his 20 points in the fourth. Julian Bonner had 10 rebounds and Matt Marsh 10 assists for Valhalla (21-6, 8-0).

1-A Citrus League

Tri-City Christian 68, Calvin Christian 53--The victory gave Tri-City Christian (9-1) the league title. Nathan Durance led the way with 30 points and 11 rebounds and teammate Jeff Lemke added 17 points.

Coastal League

Bishop’s 49, Army/Navy 46--The victory puts Bishop’s (8-3, 17-6) in second place. Steve Runyon led all scorers with 20 points.