By BRIAN REED-BAIOTTO, Sports Editor It was a special senior night for all involved, but especially Xavier Ford and Chris Austin. The Maranatha seniors had 24 points each in a blowout over visiting Valley Christian in an Olympic League game Friday night. After the first few minutes, the Minutemen took a big lead and the […]
By BRIAN REED-BAIOTTO, Sports Editor
It was a special senior night for all involved, but especially Xavier Ford and Chris Austin.
The Maranatha seniors had 24 points each in a blowout over visiting Valley Christian in an Olympic League game Friday night.
After the first few minutes, the Minutemen took a big lead and the Crusaders were never able to get closer than 19 points in the second half.
Ford hit a game-high six 3-point baskets on the way to his 24.
Austin was flashy with his 24, including buckets from all over the court.
The win gives the Minutemen a one-game lead over Heritage Christian with two games to play.
Maranatha will travel to Northridge to take on Heritage Christian on Tuesday at 7.
The Warriors defeated the Minutemen, 66-63, back on January 16.
Wes Clarkson added 12 points for Maranatha and was very active on the boards and on the defensive end.
Brad Lee had 8 points for MHS.
Maranatha will finish out the regular season on Thursday when they take on last-place Village Christian at 7:30.
Olympic League Standings:
Maranatha (10-13 overall, 5-1 in league)
Heritage Christian (12-14, 4-2)
Whittier Christian (11-14, 4-3)
Valley Christian (16-8, 3-3)
Village Christian (2-24, 0-7)
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