Photos: Salpointe Catholic varsity boys basketball wins in close game against Cienega
Salpointe Catholic wins 46-43 over Cienega during their game at Cienega High School, in Vail, Ariz. on Jan. 6th, 2022.
Cienega's top scorer, and the only player to score in double digits, was Xander Warner (22) with 14 points.
Despite coming off a record breaking game against Nogales Tuesday, Cienega guard Ben Kmak contributed 5 points.
Cienega forward Aaron Oldham, 25, and forward Quinton Hines, 33, contributed 6 points each.
Salpointe's top scorers were Canyon Torres, 3, with 12 points, Brett Rosenblatt, 2, and Dillan Baker, 22, with 11 points.
Salpointe at Cienega
Cienega's guard Julian Grijalava, 10, jumps in the air while Salpointe Catholic's guard Julian Riesgo, 1, brings the ball up the court during their game at Cienega High School, in Vail, Ariz. on Jan. 6th, 2022.
Salpointe at Cienega
Salpointe Catholic guard Canyon Torres, 3, reacts while being fouled by Cienega forward Quinton Hines, 33, during their game at Cienega High School, in Vail, Ariz. on Jan. 6th, 2022.
Salpointe at Cienega
Cienega forward Xander Werner, 22, celebrates fellow teammate guard Julian Grijalva's, 10, three-pointer during their game against Salpointe Catholic at Cienega High School, in Vail, Ariz. on Jan. 6th, 2022.
Salpointe at Cienega
While being helped up by fellow teammates, Cienega forward Xander Werner, 22, reacts after taking an offensive charge during their game against Salpointe at Cienega High School, in Vail, Ariz. on Jan. 6th, 2022.
Salpointe at Cienega
Salpointe Catholic guard Canyon Torres, 3, forward Pasha Shemirani, 13, and Cienega center Gabe Proctor, 55, jump for a rebound during their game at Cienega High School, in Vail, Ariz. on Jan. 6th, 2022.
Salpointe at Cienega
Salpointe Catholic head coach Eric Castillo, center, talks with the Lancers during a timeout following the first quarter of their game against Cienega at Cienega High School, in Vail, Ariz. on Jan. 6th, 2022.
Salpointe at Cienega
Cienega forward Jacob Dikman, 23, attempts a three-pointer over Salpointe Catholic forward Brett Rosenblatt, 2, during the fourth quarter of their game at Cienega High School, in Vail, Ariz. on Jan. 6th, 2022.
Salpointe at Cienega
Cienega forward Xander Werner, 22, shoots the ball over Salpointe Catholic forward Brett Rosenblatt, 2, and forward Pasha Shemirani, 13, during their game at Cienega High School, in Vail, Ariz. on Jan. 6th, 2022. Xander was called for an offensive charge.
Salpointe at Cienega
Cienega senior and ASU Baseball commit Isaiah Jackson, center, celebrates with fellow classmates during the Salpointe Catholic vs Cienega boys varsity basketball game at Cienega High School, in Vail, Ariz. on Jan. 6th, 2022.
Salpointe at Cienega
The Cienega bobcats try to find a lane through the Salpointe Catholic Lancers defense during their game at Cienega High School, in Vail, Ariz. on Jan. 6th, 2022.
Salpointe at Cienega
The ball bounces off Cienega forward Quinton Hines's, 33, foot while Hines and Salpointe Catholic forward Pasha Shemirani, 13, fight for a rebound during their game at Cienega High School, in Vail, Ariz. on Jan. 6th, 2022.
Salpointe at Cienega
Salpointe Catholic guard Brett Rosenblatt, 2, shoots a three-pointer over Cienega guard Julian Grijalva, 10, during the fourth period of their game at Cienega High School, in Vail, Ariz. on Jan. 6th, 2022.
Salpointe at Cienega
Salpointe Catholic Lancers celebrate on the bench during their game against Cienega at Cienega High School, in Vail, Ariz. on Jan. 6th, 2022.
Salpointe at Cienega
Salpointe Catholic guard Canyon Torres, 3, shoots the ball under Cienega center Gabe Proctor, 55, during their game at Cienega High School, in Vail, Ariz. on Jan. 6th, 2022.
Salpointe at Cienega
Salpointe Catholic guard Canyon Torres, 3, passes the ball while splitting two Cienega defenders during their game at Cienega High School, in Vail, Ariz. on Jan. 6th, 2022.
Salpointe at Cienega
A Salpointe Catholic varsity basketball player yells in the center of a huddle while the lancers pump themselves up before their game against Cienega at Cienega High School, in Vail, Ariz. on Jan. 6th, 2022.
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