ONTARIO—The Bosco Tech boys basketball team refused to quit on the idea of winning its second straight CIF-Southern Section championship. The Tigers played with tenacity and toughness in the second half after trailing by 11 points against Alemany and then wanted to keep playing and playing and playing some more. But Alemany was able to outlast Bosco Tech 86-80 in a wild and thrilling triple overtime game on Saturday night to capture the Division 3A championship.
Bosco Tech (23-9) never held a lead in the game but was able to force three overtimes thanks to an inspired team effort that was led by junior Jaden Erami. He scored a game-high 37 points and hit a 20-foot 3-pointer to tie the game at 70 at the end of the second overtime.
Alemany 86, Bosco Tech 80, final in triple OT. @AlemanySports wins @CIFSS Div. 3A championship. @BoscoTechSports heads to @CIFState playoffs next week. @SGVNSports pic.twitter.com/lc29eGOHGf
— Donald Morrison (@BruinDonaldRuns) February 25, 2024
“I was just trying to help my guys survive another four minutes to try win it for the seniors,” Erami said. “Unfortunately, we couldn’t but we have (CIF State) playoffs coming up.”
It was the type of game that both teams deserved to win yet only one could.
“Obviously we’re disappointed we didn’t win but what more can you really ask for in your team?” Bosco Tech coach Michael Romo said of the game and his team’s effort. “There’s nothing more you can really ask.”
Alemany (20-15) was led by senior Jared Mims who scored a team-high 25 points. He scored six points in the third overtime, including the final two free throws with four seconds left to seal the game and the championship.
“(Bosco Tech) wouldn’t give up but we just came through in the end,” Mims said. “I guess we just wanted it more.”
Mims admitted he was tired in the third overtime but said he kept going in pursuit of the championship. Both Mims and Alemany coach Mike DuLaney said they’ve…
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