Oakland Tech Boys Basketball team emerged as the Division II State Champions after defeating Centennial-Bakersfield with a final score of 77-54. Earlier, Oakland had also clinched the State DV championship by defeating Montgomery 50-56. The victory marks Oakland Tech's first state title, a significant achievement considering their past losses in the D1 finals of 2002 and 2003 to Westchester of L.A., led by Leon Powe. In the final game against Centennial-Bakersfield, Oakland Tech showcased their dominance, leading 33-27 at halftime before extending their lead to secure the win. The Northern California crowd celebrated the team's historic victory.
State champions! Oakland Tech routs Centennial-Bakersfield in dominant display https://t.co/sPKE7FzNfQ
Congrats Oakland Tech Boys Basketball on the Division II State Championship
The Northern California crowd is getting noisy because Oakland Tech has a 77-54 lead in boys DII final over Bakersfield Centennial and is about to win its first state title.
Barring a crazy comeback, this will be the first state title for Oakland Tech. The Bulldogs lost in two memorable D1 finals in 2002 and 2003 to Westchester of L.A. when they were led by the unforgettable Leon Powe.
Oakland Tech with 33-27 halftime lead over Bakersfield Centennial in DII boys final.
State DV champions. Oakland 56, Montgomery 50. https://t.co/SfxFMyV1Aq