St. John Bosco boys basketball beats JSerra in Trinity League opener

St. John Bosco had four players in double-figures to anchor its win over JSerra

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO - Losing in the Platinum final at the Classic at Damien gave St. John Bosco an opportunity it probably didn’t see when the clock hit zeros against Eastvale Roosevelt last Saturday.

An opportunity to see how it would respond.

The Braves showed resilience by routing JSerra in their Trinity League opener, 67-51, on the road Wednesday night thanks to four players in double figures and making 10 3-pointers.

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Brandon McCoy had 17 points, Elzie Harrington had 13, Jack Turner scored 11 and Kade Bonam added 10.

JSerra was led by Sebastian Rancik’s 17 points and seven rebounds. He was the only Lion in double figures. Senior point guard Aidan Fowler was held to four points (2 of 11 from the field).

Elzie Harrington nails the 3ball. It’s his second of the quarter.

St. John Bosco has made 7 threes.

Braves 41, JSerra 30. 2:39, 3Q pic.twitter.com/J5wggkkac2

— Tarek Fattal (@Tarek_Fattal) January 4, 2024

St. John Bosco improves to 14-2 and will take on Servite at home Friday before its showdown with Mater Dei on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena.

JSerra held a 25-22 lead at halftime thanks to an 8-0 run to end the half, but St. John Bosco outscored the Lions 22-9 in the third quarter to help gain its biggest advantage of 22 (63-41) in the final frame.

Brandon McCoy in the open floor.

St. John Bosco 19, JSerra 17. 2:32, 1Q pic.twitter.com/6D76SMHgcp

— Tarek Fattal (@Tarek_Fattal) January 4, 2024

In other Trinity League action, Mater Dei defeated Orange Lutheran 62-41. Brannon Martinsen scored 15 points and Luke Barnett added 12 points (all 3s).

Santa Margarita defeated Servite 63-41 led by Dallas Washington’s 21 points. Demarco Johnson added 12.

OTHER SCORES, JAN. 3

CANYON LEAGUE

• Simi Valley 60, Oak Park 40: Justin Rener scored 22 points and Ryder Mjoen added 22.
• Moorpark 55, Camarillo 45: Freshman Tyson Howarth led the Musketeers with 12 points.

DEL REY LEAGUE

• St. Pius 68, St. Anthony 64: Tyrone Riley continues to lead the way, he scored 24 points in the league opener.
• St. Bernard 72, Gardena Serra 58: Tajh Ariza led St. Bernard with 16 points. Maximo Adams had 18 for Serra.
• St. Paul 55, Bishop Montgomery 52

GOLD COAST LEAGUE

• Brentwood 69, Viewpoint 66: Wesley Waddles had 20 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. Jordan Houegnan scored 19 points for Brentwood.
• Campbell Hall 81, Crossroads 69: EJ Vernon notched 36 points and 11 rebounds in the loss.

GATEWAY LEAGUE

• La Mirada 96, Lynwood 73: Julien ‘Manu’ Gomez had 21 points in a game the Matadores had 34 assists.  Jason Crowe Jr. scored 30 points for Lynwood.
• Mayfair 78, Downey 55

SURF LEAGUE

• Los Alamitos 80, Laguna Beach 69: Liam Gray tallied 21 points for Los Alamitos

CRESTVIEW LEAGUE

• Foothill 58, El Modena 21: Isaiah Bernard had 21 points.

NONLEAGUE

• Sierra Canyon 91, Pilibos 52: Isaiah Elohim scored 16 points in his senior season debut. Justin Pippin had 16 points and 10 assists. Anto Balian scored 33 points for Pilibos.
• Rolling Hills Prep 66, Verdugo Hills 50: Mateo Trujillo led RHP with 21 points, eight assists and four steals.
• Loyola 48, Village Christian 43: Jonas de Kassel had 13 points, seven rebounds and four assists in the win.
• St. Bonaventure 68, San Marcos 58: Dylan Benner had 23 points.
• Oaks Christian 63, Oxnard 43: Stevie Prudholme led the Lions with 15 points. Stevie Amar added 14.