In a thrilling Southern Section Open Division playoff game, the Eastvale Roosevelt Mustangs triumphed 65-64 over Sierra Canyon, leveraging their home-court advantage. After overcoming a significant 13-point deficit, Brayden Burries scored crucial free throws to secure the win. Burries and Myles Walker, childhood friends and key players, scored a combined 35 points, with Walker's energy driving the team's second-half comeback. Sierra Canyon faced another heartbreaking loss, unable to hold their lead, culminating in a missed final shot. The victory sets the Mustangs up for a decisive match against St. John Bosco for championship contention.
"We had to come together and have fun," Burries said of Roosevelt's comeback from a 32-24 halftime deficit.
"It's home-court advantage," said Burries, who made two free throws with 12.2 seconds to deliver the winning margin.
"I had to pick it up," Walker said. "We had to calm our emotions."
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