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Watch highlights from the 2012 CIF State Basketball Playoffs. Mater Dei led over Bullard (Fresno) 42-34 at halftime. Xavier Johnson of Mater Dei dominated the inside during the first two quarters and helped his team maintain a the lead throughout the second half to give the Monarchs a birth in the CIF State Championship game at Arco Arena 3/24 vs. Sheldon (Sacramento).

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La Costa Canyon vs. Lincoln (47-43) - The Mavericks outlasted Lincoln High School to win the Division II CIF Southern Regional Basketball Finals. La Costa advances to Sacramento for the CIF State Basketball Championship on 3/24. Tyrell Robinson (Lincoln HS) led all scorers with 20 points, and finished with 6 rebounds. Erick Magnuson finished with 11 pts and six boards for the Mavericks, while Matt Shrigley had 9 points.

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Former Red Storm standout Donovan Plunkett just returned from playing hoops in France with CrossOver Elite and looks to play internationally in the 2012-2013 season. Plunkett led Dixie State College to the NCAA Division II Sweet Sixteen in 2011. He scored 12 points in loss vs. BYU-Hawaii in 2011 Divsion II NCAA Tournament, and was selected First Team All-Conference Pacific West as a senior. Read More.

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With brackets locked and ready to bust, the 2012 NCAA men’s basketball tournament kicked off its first full day of action with 16 games on four networks. 64 teams entered Thursday with a shot at the ultimate prize.

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Similar to how Robert Horry caught the tipped rebound vs the Sacramento Kings to sink a three-pointer during the Lakers string of 3 NBA Titles, Bullard's Walter Orr caught a ricochet of Jordan Bell's monstrous block off the glass and caused pandemonium in the gym.

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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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The Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits basketball squad stepped up to bat on Saturday night in the LBC and beat Orange Lutheran (70-62). LB Poly traveled up the road to Long Beach Jordan High School to host the second round of the CIF Southern Regional State High School Hoops Tournament.

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Long Beach Poly vs. Orange Luthern. 2012 CIF State Playoffs (70-62) Poly Wins.

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.