Santa Barbara secured a 57-50 victory at Sunny Hills on Tuesday in the second round of the CIF Division 2A playoffs.
The Dons advance to Friday’s quarterfinals and a home game against seventh-seeded Hart. The victory is Santa Barbara’s 11th straight.
Ben Clay’s 21 points and 14 rebounds led the Dons’ attack. Bolden Brace added 15 and Nick Busch 11.
It was a close game throughout. Santa Barbara led 23-17 at halftime. Entering the fourth quarter, the Dons were up 41-34.