San Marcos closed out Buena on a 22-7 run to claim Friday night’s Channel League boys basketball contest 52-33 at the Thunderhut.
The Royals were paced by Kevin Hempy’s 11 points and eight rebounds, plus eight points and six rebounds from Cade Ridenour.
San Marcos led 30-26 in the third quarter before creating separation down the stretch. The Royals scored the final five points of the third quarter and outscored the Bulldogs 17-7 in the final frame.
The victory gives San Marcos a 4-3 league record heading into Wednesday’s clash with Santa Barbara.
SAN MARCOS 52, BUENA 33
SAN MARCOS – Johnson 2, Douglas 7, Ridenour, Ca 8, Ridgway 2, Hempy 11, Hurtado 4, Ridenour, Ch 5, Widmer 2, Wheelock 2, White 9. Totals – FG 18, FT 13-19
BUENA – Coleman 2, Torres 4, Valdez 9, Patel 3, Payan 11, WInslow 4. Totals – FG 12, FT 6-9
Buena 5 9 12 7 – 33
San Marcos 11 11 13 17 – 52
3-pointers – B 3(Payan, Patel, Valdez), SM 3 (Ridenour, Ca 2, Hempy). Total Fouls – B 17, SM 13. Fouled out – Payan
