This is the furthest the Falcons have gone in boys basketball
It was exactly what you would expect from a Southern California Regional semifinal game between the No. 3-seeded Bakersfield Golden Valley and No. 2-seeded Scripps Ranch — high energy, clutch shots and an enthusiastic crowd.
Since the school opened in 1993, Scripps Ranch has one San Diego Section boys basketball championship. That came in 2007 when the Falcons beat Serra 69-57 for the Division III title.“At the last minute we switched from a Wilson ball to a Spaulding,” said Caden Flint, who led Scripps Ranch with 20 points, including six 3-pointers. “It took a little bit to get used to it.“This feels so good. We were 4-16 last season. People were saying how bad we were, kids were transferring out.
Saturday was no different as key reserve Dean Paley sat out with a concussion after taking a charge in a quarterfinal win over Los Angeles Center for Enrichment Studies.Jermaine Dabbs led Golden Valley with 19 points while Kemonte Jackson added 14.Flint came into the game averaging 1.5 points, 8.9 rebounds with 81 3-pointers and 72 blocked shots. He also carries a 3.6 GPA.