Kevin Hempy played a solid game inside with 14 points, eight rebounds and two blocked shots, leading San Marcos to a 55-34 win over Buena in a Channel League boys basketball game on Friday night.
After a slow first quarter, the Royals outscored the Bulldogs 19-3 in the second and took a 25-11 lead at halftime.
Cade Ridenour played well, scoring 10 points and grabbing six rebounds, as the Royals rebounded from a tough double-overtime loss Santa Barbara.
San Marcos improves to 9-7 overall and 2-2 in Channel League.
SAN MARCOS— Zajic 9, Ridenour, B 4, Douglas 4, Ridenour, Ca 10, Hempy 15, Hurtado 2, Widmer 3, Wheelock 1, White 7. Totals 15 22-38 55.
BUENA — Padilla 3, Valdez 3, Patel 2, Greig 2, Payan 16, Winslow 6, Capella 2. Totals 11 8-11 34
San Marcos…6 19 12 18 — 55
Buena …8 3 14 9 — 34
3-point goals—SM: Ca. Ridenour 2, Widmer. B: Winslow 2, Padilla, Valdez. Fouls—SM 14, B 25. Fouled out—Valdez
