Late basket helps Simi advance against Compton, 66-62

2009-02-20 / Sports


HEART-POUNDING VICTORY—The Simi Valley High boys' basketball squad, above, celebrates its dramatic 66-62 win over Compton at home Wednesday night in the first round of the CIF-Southern Section Division IIA playoffs. With the score tied at 62 and only 1.5 seconds remaining on the clock, Pioneer senior Danny Cox hit a 3-point basket to win the game. SVHS senior guard Brad Lewis, left, led the team with 21 points, while Cox added 19. Simi Valley (216) will play at Rowland, an atlarge squad from the San Antonio League, which won its firstround matchup against Sunny Hills. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. HEART-POUNDING VICTORY—The Simi Valley High boys' basketball squad, above, celebrates its dramatic 66-62 win over Compton at home Wednesday night in the first round of the CIF-Southern Section Division IIA playoffs. With the score tied at 62 and only 1.5 seconds remaining on the clock, Pioneer senior Danny Cox hit a 3-point basket to win the game. SVHS senior guard Brad Lewis, left, led the team with 21 points, while Cox added 19. Simi Valley (216) will play at Rowland, an atlarge squad from the San Antonio League, which won its firstround matchup against Sunny Hills. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Photos by IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers Photos by IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers

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