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Mater Dei countered with solid performances from senior big man Xavier Johnson, sophomore sensation Stanley Johnson and UNLV bound guard Katin Reinhardt. The terrific trio combined for 64 of the Monarchs 75 points.

After a see-saw first half with numerous lead changes, the Monarchs went to the half clinging to a 30-29 lead.

Mater Dei matches up against Loyola in the 2012 CIF State HS Hoops Tourney

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Check out these photos on College Level Athletes that feature the Mater Dei Monarchs vs. Loyola Cubs in the 2012 CIF Southern Regional Division I Boys Basketball Tournament. Mater Dei won 75-63 over Loyola.

Both teams came out of the break playing inspired basketball and giving it their all. Xavier Johnson led the Monarch with 26 points, a vast majority coming inside the paint. The Monarchs had the clear advantage inside and they exploited it relentlessly. Stanley Johnson stepped his game up in the second half, finishing the game with 17 points.

Mater Dei beats Loyola to advance in 2012 CIF Southern Regional Hoops bracket.

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It was a raucous night at Mater Dei High School Tuesday as the Mater Dei Monarchs defeated the Loyola Cubs 75-63 to advance to the CIF Semifinals against Bullard (Fresno) on Saturday. The game got off to a frenetic pace with both teams pushing the ball up and down the floor.

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Tomorrow's matchup up featuring Nationally-ranked Mater Dei High School and the Loyola Cubs has to be the most exciting matchup of the 2012 CIF State Hoops Tournament up to this point. After the Monarchs' victory over Loyola in the CIF Southern Section Semis, super sophomore Stanley Johnson told College Level Athletes, "We hadn't played them this year, and it's the first team in California that's really been fast, and been able to run with us... and use their athletic ability just as good as us."

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Mater Dei vs. Loyola: 2012 CIF State High School Basketball Tourney South Region

The combination of Xavier Johnson and Stanley Johnson has allowed Mater Dei to eat up the glass thus far in the 2012 CIF State Playoffs. The Monarchs go into Saturday's matchup vs. Mission Viejo (3/10/12) with an extreme height advantage. Mater Dei suits up 8 guys that stand 6'5" and above, while the Diablos' tallest player checks in at 6 feet 7 inches.

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Mater Dei matches up against Mission Viejo in the Southern Regional CIF Playoffs

Xavier "X-Straordinaire" Johnson gave the 2012 CIF Southern Section Basketball Playoff crowd something to go nuts about. The best dunk of the CIF SS playoffs came after Stanley Johnson dropped a Magic Johnson-esque dime to Xavier, who finished with a beastly smash and 'Mosgov' dunked over 6'11" Loyola center Thomas Welsh (40).

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The crowd at the Anaheim Convention Center was in a frenzy for most of the evening, as 4th seeded Loyola put up a valiant effort against Mater Dei. Jackson-Cartwright scored a team-high 17 points for Loyola, who fell 61-58 to the Monarchs at the CIF Southern Section Division 1AA Boys Basketball Semifinals.

Prior to Saturday night's Mater Dei vs. Long Beach Poly matchup, everyone was fully aware of what the Gary McKnight coached Monarchs squad had in its arsenal.

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Talk about a nail-biter at the Anaheim Convention Center. The Mater Dei Monarchs were in full control over Long Beach Poly for most of the game, until a late run by the Jackrabbits made things very interesting.

Prior to Saturday night's Mater Dei vs. Long Beach Poly matchup, everyone was fully aware of what the Gary McKnight coached Monarchs squad had in its arsenal. UNLV commit Katin Reinhardt, Colorado Buffaloes commit Xavier Johnson, junior Elijah Brown and stellar sophomore Stanley Johnson filled out the star-studded Mater Dei lineup.

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Mater Dei wins 2012 CIF Southern Section Divsion 1A Basktball Title vs. Poly

"They battle, they get after it. Their guards are very good," said Head Coach Gary McKnight of Loyola's Parker Jackson-Cartwright and Jacob Hazzard. Jackson-Cartwright nearly sealed the deal for the Cubs, however, Mater Dei's combo of senior center Xavier Johnson and sophomore forward Stanley Johnson put the clamps on Loyola's efforts.

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USC senior quarterback Matt Barkley enters the 2012 season as the clear front runner for the Heisman Trophy. With an arsenal of playmakers at his disposal, including receivers Robert Woods and Marqise Lee, Barkley should put up big numbers on his way to leading the Trojans to the national title.

Heading into his fourth season under center, Barkley has the experience and leadership needed to lead USC back to greatness. Barring injury, expect Matt Barkley to take home the Heisman, win a national title and be the first pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.