Dos Pueblos point guard Jaron Rillie’s desperation three-point attempt in the final moments was off target and the San Marcos High boys basketball team held on for a 69-66 Channel League victory, on Friday night at Sovine Gym.
The Chargers mounted a furious fourth quarter comeback on their home court as Rillie caught fire and ignited a 20-5 run that slashed a 61-44 Dos Pueblos deficit with just under six minutes to play to 66-64 with 26 seconds left.
“We didn’t lose our composure. I think the fact that we’ve had three of these types of games in a row (against) St. Bonny, Cabrillo and now this game it’s kind of just preparing us as we go,” said San Marcos coach Jelani Hicks. “We don’t want to be in this many close games, but at least, I told the guys ‘this is preparing us for something.’”