SATURDAY’S STATE CHAMPIONSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

Boys

Moreau Catholic nearly pulled off another big rally Saturday, taking a second-half lead after trailing 26-9 against EsperanzaAnaheim in the Div. II CIF final in Sacramento. But Esperanza and Stanford-bound star Kezie Okpala grabbed the lead back and won 72-65. Okpala had 22 points and 12 rebounds. Moreau star Damari Milstead also scored 22. Moreau finished 25-10.

Girls

Archbishop Mitty had a tough second half, making five of 23 shots and losing to Clovis-West 44-40 in the Open Division championship. Mitty managed just 13 points after intermission. They scored 18 in the second period. Mitty finished 28-3 for the season.

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JOSE CARLOS FAJARDO/ STAFF Mitty’s Heleyna Hill guards Clovis-West’s Danae Marquez in the Open Division state championship in Sacramento. Mitty fell 44-40.

JOSE CARLOS FAJARDO/ STAFF Moreau’s Kyree Walker drops to the floor after getting hit in the face while playing Esperanza in the Division II state championship in Sacramento. Esperanza defeated Moreau 72-65.