Prep basketball roundup: Arcadia sets up showdown with Pasadena

It’s time to get excited about the start of Pacific League play in high school basketball. Arcadia and Pasadena are set to play Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. at Arcadia in a game matching the top two teams in the league.

Arcadia improved to 5-1 in nonleague competition Friday with a 68-66 win over Francis Parker. Noa Eteuati Edwards scored 23 points, Mateo Ingersoll had 14 points and Nick Wallace Jr. had 12 points.

Mira Costa 102, Long Beach Jordan 62: The Mustangs (8-1) advanced to the championship game of the Bellflower tournament. Paxx Bell had 22 points, Royce Rielly scored 16 and Logan Dugdale had 12 points and 10 rebounds.

St. Francis 74, San José Leigh 44: In Northern California, the Golden Knights won behind Cherif Millogo, who had 20 points.

Forestville (Md.) Bishop McNamara 71, Santa Margarita 67: The Eagles (8-1) suffered their first defeat in Washington, D.C. Brayden Kyman led the Eagles with 27 points, including seven threes.

Brentwood 70, Cleveland 51: The Eagles improved to 9-0. Ethan Hill had 18 points and 16 rebounds.

Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 75, Long Beach Millikan 60: NaVorro Bowman Jr. had 34 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for the Knights.

La Habra 69, San Juan Hills 55: The Highlanders are 8-1 after Acen Jimenez scored 27 points.

Damien 68, Chino Hills 66: The Spartans advanced to the final of the San Dimas tournament against Ontario Christian. Eli Garner scored 25 points.

Saugus 64, Canyon 50: The Centurions improved to 2-0 in league. Braydon Harmon finished with 23 points and 15 rebounds.

Valencia 79, Hart 60: Noah Trevino had 20 points for 7-2 Valencia.

Rolling Hills Prep 63, Democracy Prep 53: Nick Welch Jr. finished with 18 points for 8-0 Rolling Hills Prep.

San Pedro 64, Rancho Dominguez 58: The Pirates opened the Marine League with a win behind Chris Morgan, who finished with 19 points, including a couple dunks.

Oak Park 48, Sun Valley Poly 45: Beau Prophete scored 16 points and Jonathan Plax had 15 points for the Eagles.

Oaks Christian 67, Santa Clara 38: Noah Krayndler led Oaks Christian with 15 points.

Calabasas 84, Blythe Palo Verde Valley 41: Calvin Goetz led the 4-4 Coyotes with 19 points.

Edison 48, Long Beach Cabrillo 45: Jackie Oei made a three-pointer at the buzzer to deliver victory for Edison.

Valencia 66, Hart 17: The Vikings cruised to victory in their Foothill League opener. Alexis Epie had 16 points.

Sierra Canyon 75, Sage Hill 59: Sophomore Cherri Hatter led the way with 20 points.

JSerra 70, San Clemente 51: The Lions earned a spot in the Troy tournament championship game against top-ranked Ontario Christian on Saturday at Troy.

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