›Down by 16 points in the first quarter and six points in the fourth, Harvard-Westlake rallied behind junior guard Pierce Thompson's clutch 3-pointers to defeat Santa Maria St. Joseph 56-52 in the Southern California Open Division regional semifinals. Why it mattersHarvard-Westlake's comeback victory over a tough St. Joseph squad showcases the team's resilience and ability to overcome adversity. The detailsPierce Thompson scored 15 points, including two crucial 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to tie the game. St. Joseph took a 48-42 lead in the fourth quarter before Thompson's 3-pointers tied the game. Malcolm Price A player for St. Joseph who scored 20 points in the losing effort.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 08, 2026 15:21 UTC