Verdugo Hills High School's journey in the CIF basketball championships concluded with a loss in the Division V state championship game against Athenian, with a final score of 67-49. Previously, Verdugo Hills was leading 53-50 over North with 340 left in the game before securing the CIF SoCal DV title and advancing to Sacramento. Despite a spirited comeback from a 38-20 deficit, highlighted by Alexander Martinez's scoring, Verdugo Hills ultimately fell short. The team's effort was underscored by the performance of its five senior starters and a poignant moment between coach Jared Gibson and senior Alexander Martinez.
Verdugo Hills falls in Division V state championship basketball game https://t.co/S89q001DAh
Coaching. Moments forever. Verdugo Hills coach Jared Gibson with senior Alexander Martinez. Final. Athenian 67, Verdugo Hills 49. State DV final. https://t.co/av4XOu0Mci
Verdugo Hills was down 38-20. Now 38-29.
DV boys. Athenian 14, Verdugo Hills 8
Five senior starters for Verdugo Hills. Thatβs how you move the ball. Alexander Martinez with the score. https://t.co/QkySx0ynKM
Reporting from the state basketball championships in Sacramento, California. https://t.co/sMYddtTwQm
CIF basketball championships: Bay Area teams aiming for state titles in Sacramento https://t.co/dmylIFITWy
Congratulations Verdugo Hills High School! π CIF SoCal DV champions! π On to Sacramento to compete for a @CIFState title! π https://t.co/l6ghHbtCpU
Verdugo hills up 53-50 over North with 340 left in game. @latsondheimer @PAGMETER @Pdouble_33