Prep basketball roundup: Brentwood (17-2) keeps rolling in the Gold Coast League

Level guard MJ Coleman of Brentwood made a sudden, swift transfer to the basket Tuesday night time just like the best way he raced towards the top zone en path to scoring 12 touchdowns within the fall as a receiver. It took him a month to lose 10 kilos from soccer season and regain his basketball velocity and agility, and what a participant he’s for 17-2 Brentwood.

“When he’s on the market, he’s my safety blanket,” coach Ryan Bailey stated.

Coleman scored 11 factors within the first quarter and set the tone for Brentwood, which improved to 3-0 within the Gold Coast League after an 88-77 victory over host Campbell Corridor. Parker Turner led Brentwood with 23 factors. Jordan Houegban made 5 threes and had 17 factors, Coleman scored 15 factors and James Olofson added 12 factors and 10 rebounds.

Tanner Jones scored 18 factors for Campbell Corridor, which fell behind 27-7 and trailed by as many as 20 factors within the third quarter earlier than getting as shut as eight factors within the fourth quarter.

Requested about Brentwood’s success, Coleman stated, “I believe it’s as a result of we play collectively. We all know our roles and love one another.”

It additionally helps to have Bailey as coach. He used 11 gamers within the first half, referred to as timeouts when wanted and by some means has his group profitable with out a lot dimension.

“No, I’m not shocked,” Bailey stated. “I do know what my guys can do. We embrace the underdog position.”

Crossroads stored tempo with Brentwood by securing a 62-57 victory over Windward. Isaiah Chappell led Crossroads with 22 factors. Nasir Luna had 14 factors for Windward.

Foothill 65, Villa Park 56: The Knights (18-1) picked up their thirteenth consecutive victory. Isaiah Bernard completed with 23 factors and 11 rebounds.

Orange Lutheran 80, Mater Dei 72: The Lancers pulled off the Trinity League upset.

Colony 57, Glendora 47: Jaidyn Simpson scored 21 factors and Denzel Hines 20 factors for Colony.

Thousand Oaks 69, Westlake 60: Elias Chin scored 32 factors for Thousand Oaks. Trent MacLean contributed 14 rebounds and 5 blocks. Kayden Elsokary had 22 factors for Westlake.

Agoura 33, Oaks Christian 23: Nasir Meyer led Agoura (3-0) with 16 factors within the Marmonte League win.

Heritage Christian 69, Village Christian 65: Giovanni Goree completed with 23 factors and Tae Simmons 19 for Heritage Christian in an Olympic League showdown.

Rancho Christian 64, Riverside Poly 55: Chris Holland led Poly with 18 factors.

Valencia 71, Hart 68: Mikah Ballew led Valencia with 21 factors.

Saugus 72, Canyon 57: Max Tengan contributed 29 factors for Saugus.

West Ranch 85, Castaic 45: The Wildcats (19-1) obtained 19 factors from Jaqari Miles.

Corona Centennial 80, Norco 27: The Huskies improved to 15-3.

Women’ basketball

La Salle 44, Bishop Montgomery 43: Kaden Cortes scored 11 factors in La Salle’s upset of Del Rey League energy Bishop Montgomery.

Sierra Canyon 71, Alemany 32: Juju Watkins completed with 30 factors and 12 rebounds.

Brentwood 83, Campbell Corridor 52: Payton Sugar had 28 factors for Brentwood.

Mater Dei 88, Orange Lutheran 61: Addie Deal scored 19 factors and Kaeli Wynn added 16 factors within the Trinity League victory.