CIF-SS BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Division 4AA
JSerra (17-11) vs. Oaks Christian of Westlake Village (25-5)
At Azusa Pacific
University, 7:15 p.m.
Fan info: Tickets are $13 for adults, $7 for students with valid student identification and children (3-13). Parking is free.
Outlook: JSerra, a Trinity League at-large and No. 5 seed, has shown off its offensive versatility after an inconsistent regular season. Dylan Osetkowski (6-9) and Jayce Johnson (6-11) are playing their best basketball of the season. Point guard Johnnie Vassar leads the Lions in scoring and defensive-minded guard Blake McBride is averaging 13 points in the postseason. Fifth-year coach Joedy Gardner has guided JSerra to the program’s first section final appearance. No. 2 seed Oaks Christian has won all four of its playoff games by double digits after going unbeaten in league under second-year coach A.J. Moye. The starting five is similarly big, with forwards Jordan Flannery and Aleks Abrams pacing a balanced scoring attack.
– ADAM MAYA