In a heart-pounding showdown that left fans on the edges of their seats, the Vista Murrieta Broncos suffered a tough loss to Culver City High School in the Division 2AA playoffs Wednesday, Feb. 7. The night ended with a score that echoed the intensity of the night: 76-69. Despite the somewhat silent gymnasium as the final buzzer resonated, the accolades for the Broncos’ season cannot be subdued. With Cisco Munoz, the sharpshooting guard who led his team with a staggering 461 points over 27 games, the Broncos showcased a caliber of play that will be remembered.
The Southwestern League teams representing the area in the boys’ basketball playoffs have been nothing short of thrilling, so far. Nearby Murrieta Valley seized a close 63-61 victory over Newport Harbor in Division 2A, and Great Oak took down Oakwood 60-52 in the Division 2AA brackets. Meanwhile, Temecula Valley stunned onlookers with a mammoth 120-27 win over Oak Grove in Division 4A.
Up next the Golden Bears will host Santiago, Murrieta Valley will travel to Chaminade, and Great Oak will host Crespi. All games will take place on Friday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m.
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