Foothill puts up fight, but Mater Dei advances to semifinals
Mater Dei didn't play their best, but the Monarchs used enough of their athletic talents to get by Foothill 70-62, in the Division I-AA quarterfinals. Katin Reinhardt had 26 points. Video by Jonathan Khamis, OCVarsity.com.
The Monarchs defeated Taft 75-73 in the DI semifinals. Mater Dei was led by Tyler Lamb with 21 points. The unsung hero was sophomore Katin Reinhardt who had 15 points. Video by Jonathan Khamis, OCVarsity.com, 3/13/10
Mater Dei held on to a 61-58 victory over Loyola in the CIF Division 1AA semifinals. Stanley Johnson had 16 points while Xavier Johnson scored 23 points, including a monster dunk. Video by Jonathan Khamis, OCVarsity.com
A "no call" that ended regulation gave the Monarchs the benefit of the doubt. Mater Dei hung on to defeat Etiwanda 68-65 for their 1st CIF title in 4 years. Interviews with Lamb, Franklin, & Coach McKnight. Jonathan Khamis, OCVarsity.com, 3/7/10.
Mater Dei dominated previously unbeaten Santiago of Corona 71-32 in the Division I-AA semifinals. The Monarchs got off to a hot start, hitting six 3-pointers in the first quarter. Nirra Fields had 27 pts. Video by Jonathan Khamis, OCVarsity.com
Mater Dei loses to Westchester 71-63 in the So Cal regional championship. The Monarchs rallied from 20 points down, but it wasn't enough. Tyler Lamb had 32 pts & 14 reb. Jonathan Khamis, OCVarsity.com, 3/20/10