The Bishop Diego boys basketball team was unable to overcome a 15-point first-quarter deficit at Citrus College against Ribet Academy and lost 79-65.The Cardinals finished the season with a 14-13 overall record after an 8-2 Frontier League finish, which landed them in second place. The team defeated Lennox Academy in its first CIF Division 5-AA playoff match, but could not get past third-seeded Ribet Academy.Despite the slow start, Bishop Diego never let the home team get comfortable. In … [Read more...]
Bishop gets plenty of contributions in CIF first-round victory
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 By 1 Comment
Bishop Diego’s boys basketball team has shown throughout the season that several players can produce points and help it win games.That was how the Cardinals’ first-round CIF Division 5-AA playoff game against visiting Lennox Academy went Wednesday night. With leading scorer Elias Munoz saddled on the bench with two fouls in the first period, the Cardinals were able to turn a 15-13 deficit at the start of the second quarter into a 28-17 halftime advantage.Once Munoz returned in … [Read more...]
Bishop looks solid going into CIF playoffs
Thursday, February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bishop Diego finished its regular season on winning note, routing Villanova Prep 75-42 in a Frontier League boys basketball game Wednesday night at the Brickhouse.The win vaults the Cardinals over the .500 mark as they enter the CIF 5-AA playoffs. They went 13-12 overall and 8-2 in league, finishing behind 10-0 Malibu.Elias Munoz poured six 3-pointers en route to 25 points for Bishop. Reese Moulton added 12 points and Brandon Gonzalez chipped in 10.Bishop won seven of its last eight … [Read more...]
Bishop JV boys finish unbeaten
Thursday, February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Bishop Diego JV boys basketball team completed an undefeated season Wednesday night, routing Villanova Prep 81-41 in a Frontier League game at the Brickhouse.The Cardinals went 22-0 for coach Patrick Davis. The team was led by junior Caleb Richey Jr., and sophomore Jack Baker, who transferred from Santa Barbara High and, under CIF transfer rules, were not eligible to play on the varsity.Other members of the team include Grant Sexton, Will Busch, Ryan Shields, Mario Martines, … [Read more...]
Bishop Diego routs Villanova to end regular season
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Bishop Diego boys basketball team built an early lead at home against Villanova on Wednesday and coasted to a 75-42 victory.It was Senior Night for the Cardinals and every player was able to receive significant playing time.Elias Munoz led the team with 25 points while Reese Moulton put up 12 and Brandon Gonzalez finished with 10.Bishop Diego led 49-22 en route to a convincing victory.The team finished with a 13-12 overall record and went 8-2 in the Frontier League. The … [Read more...]
Bishop pulls away from Carpinteria in second half
Friday, February 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bishop Diego used a big second half to break away from Carpinteria and rolled to a 64-39 win in a Frontier League boys basketball game at the Brickhouse on Friday night.After being tied 25-25 at halftime, the Cardinals outscored Carpinteria 22-5 in the third quarter to break the game open.“For us, the second-half scoring was really spread out,” Bishop coach Dean Prophet said.The Cardinals also played tough defense.“In the second quarter we got into foul trouble and they … [Read more...]
Gonzalez’s 3s help Bishop hold off Santa Paula
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Brandon Gonzalez hit four 3-pointers, and Bishop Diego fought off a fired-up Santa Paula team on its Senior Night, 56-52.“They always play hard,” Bishop coach Dean Prophet said of Santa Paula. “We lost last year there. They were really motivated. In the second half, they hit seven threes. They really hurt us hitting the threes.”Gonzalez kept Bishop in the Frontier League game with his 3-pointers. He finished with 16 pointsElias Munoz led Bishop in scoring with 24 … [Read more...]
Sharks take a bite out of Bishop’s league title hopes
Friday, January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bishop Diego had a five-point lead in the fourth quarter get away, and host Malibu rode a swell of momentum to beat the Cardinals 46-41 in a boys basketball showdown for first place in the Frontier League on Friday night.The Sharks (15-7) improve to 7-0 in league while Bishop (10-12) falls to 5-2.A three-point play by 6-foot-6 Justin Holmes sparked Malibu’s comeback in the fourth quarter.Bishop coach Dean Prophet said the Sharks got lots of contributions.“They had five … [Read more...]
Tisdale, Munoz combine for 41 points in Bishop Diego win
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Nolan Tisdale is stepping up on the basketball court.The senior, who quarterbacked the Bishop Diego football team to the CIF semifinals, scored 21 points, and Elias Munoz added 20, leading the Cardinals to a 61-45 win over Grace Brethren in a Frontier League game Wednesday night.“Nolan scored half his points in transition and had good open looks in the offense and hit them tonight,” said Bishop coach Dean Prophet. “He pumped up his scoring tonight.”Munoz was nails at the … [Read more...]
Cardinals hold strong in fourth quarter
Friday, January 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Villanova briefly grabbed a fourth-quarter lead from Bishop Diego's boys basketball team on Friday, but the Cardinals used two clutch 3-pointers from Elias Munoz and Nolan Tisdale to regain control and capture a 50-42 Frontier League victory.Munoz finished with 27 points to lead all scorers. Tisdale added 10 points, four assists and two steals.The Cardinals led 21-10 at halftime but let Villanova back into the game in the third quarter. The Wildcats took a one-point lead more than … [Read more...]
Cardinals explode in fourth quarter, rout Carpinteria.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Once all the emotions and excitement of playing in a rivalry game settled down, the Bishop Diego boys basketball team showed what it can do Wednesday night at Carpinteria High's gym.The Cardinals buried eight 3-pointers, including five in a 24-3 fourth quarter eruption, and blew out the Warriors 62-28 in a Frontier League game.Elias Munoz led the Cardinals' surge in the fourth period, hitting three straight 3-pointers. He finished with four on the night en route to 23 points."They … [Read more...]
