Photos: Jamari Phillips leads Modesto Christian to thrilling 56-53 win over Campolindo in NorCal Championship
MORAGA, Calif. - Jamari Phillips scored 20 points - including 9 in the fourth quarter - to lead Modesto Christian to a 56-53 victory over Campolindo in the CIF NorCal Open Division Boys Basketball Championship on Tuesday.
Modesto Christian moves on to play Corona Centennial for the CIF State Open Division Championship on Saturday at Golden One Center in Sacramento.
Aidan Mahaney, who led all scorers with 27 points, barely missed a potential game-tying three-pointer from about 40 feet away at the buzzer.
BJ Davis added 12 points for Modesto Christian (30-5). The Crusaders led 34-25 at halftime, but Campolindo cut their lead to 45-43 entering the fourth quarter.
Here are photos from the game:
(All photos by Dennis Lee)
PHOTO GALLERY: MODESTO CHRISTIAN 56, CAMPO 53