HUNTINGTON BEACH – The Billings brothers led Foothill’s men’s basketball team to a 75-58 win over Marina on Tuesday in the second round of the CIF Southern Section Division 2AA playoffs at Marina High.
Carlo Billings, the 5-11 keeper, scored 19 points, and the senior keeper Cruz Billlings (5-8) scored 18 points.
Foothill (26-2) will face Cajon (22-3) in the quarterfinals on Friday.
Foothill’s Mikey Mazurie shoots down Marina during round two of CIF-SS Division 2AA at Marina High School Tuesday, February 15, 2022. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)
Foothill’s Jacob Horton plays against Marina in the second round of CIF-SS Division 2AA at Marina High School Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Foothill won 75-58. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)
Marina fans cheer for their team against Foothill during the second round of CIF-SS Division 2AA at Marina High School Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Foothill won 75-58. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)
Foothill’s Cruz Billings shoots Marina down in round two of CIF-SS Division 2AA at Marina High School Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Foothill won 75-58. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)
Marina’s Bohdi Armstrong vs Fothill’s Tyler Ammann in the second round of CIF-SS Division 2AA at Marina High School Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Foothill won 75-58. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)
Foothill’s Jacob Horton was surrounded by Marina defenders during the second round of CIF-SS Division 2AA at Marina High School Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Foothill won 75-58. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)
Foothill’s Mikey Mazurie fires the ball in the face of Marina, but is fouled for pulling himself onto the rim during the second round of CIF-SS Division 2AA at Marina High School Tuesday, February 15, 2022. ( Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)
Marina’s Kylle Magdangal plays against Foothill in the second round of CIF-SS Division 2AA at Marina High School Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Foothill won 75-58. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)
Foothill coach Yousof Etemadj debates the inductee as he plays Marina in the second round of CIF-SS Division 2AA at Marina High School on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Foothill won 75-58. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)
Marina’s Bohdi Armstrong beat Foothill in the second round of CIF-SS Division 2AA at Marina High School Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Foothill won 75-58. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)
Foothill fans cheer for Marina during the second round match of the CIF-SS Division 2AA at Marina High School Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Foothill won 75-58. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)
Foothill’s Jacob Horton, left, and Marina’s Kylle Magdangal tumbling for a loose ball during the second round of CIF-SS Division 2AA at Marina High School on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Foothill won 75-58. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)
Marina coach Nick Racklin shouts at his players during the second round of the CIF-SS Division 2AA game against Foothill at Marina High School on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Foothill won 75-58. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)
Foothill’s Mikey Mazurie shoots down Marina’s Bohdi Armstrong during the second round of CIF-SS Division 2AA at Marina High School Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Foothill won 75-58. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)
Foothill’s Braedyn Bernhard wins rehab from Marina in round two of CIF-SS Division 2AA at Marina High School Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Foothill wins 75-58. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)
Foothill’s Braedyn Bernhard shoots down Marina during round two of CIF-SS Division 2AA at Marina High School Tuesday, February 15, 2022. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)
Marina finished October 20. The Vikings, who are Wave League co-champions with Fountain Valley, have a 23-point lead over senior Kenji Duremdes.
The Vikings lead the Knights 30-26 after halftime. Carlo Billings scored eight points in the third quarter, including two from three, as Foothill took eight of 12 shots in the quarter to overtake Marina 22-13 and lead 48-43 in the fourth inning.
Many of the Knights made big hits in the final quarter. Mikey Mazurie grabbed the defensive bounce and headed to the shore to make a backup. He was fouled during the game and took the free throw. Jacob Horton made two 3s in the quarter and Carlo Billings made one.
Mazurie finished with 13 points and Horton scored 10 for the Knights. Carlo Billings has the highest seven rebounds on the team.
Foothill coach Yousof Etemadi said the Knights played with confidence, no matter the situation.
“They’ve played in close matches, we’ve had a long season and they know how to win,” Etemadi said.
It was a fast-paced matchup between two teams that relied on their defenders. They commit crimes on a regular basis.
“We work hard in the practice,” says Cruz Billings, “we run those plays, we run those sets so we know what options are available. When they show themselves, we look for ways to get open shots. ”
Foothill led 15-8 at the end of the first half. Marina shot poorly in the first quarter in her gym, taking only 4 of 18 shots.
The Vikings turned hot in the second quarter, when they overcame Foothill 22-11. Duremdes scored seven points in the quarter. Marina’s Robert Aguirre scored five times in the quarter, including a deep sinker, and Kylle Magdangal also scored five in that span.
A win in the quarterfinals would guarantee the Knights at least two more games. CIF-SS semifinalists in Divisions 1 through 5A qualify for the CIF Southern California Region.
Foothill advanced to two games for the CIF-SS men’s basketball championship. The Knights have won both games, most recently in 2015.
https://www.ocregister.com/2022/02/15/foothill-boys-basketball-surges-past-marina-in-second-half-moves-into-2aa-quarterfinals-2/ Foothill men’s basketball beat Marina in the second half, advancing to the quarterfinals of 2AA – Orange County Register
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