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Grossmont Defense Keeps Control of Game as the Foothillers Beat Helix
Robby Nesovic was Hillers' leading scorer with 15 points; Helix led by Titus Young's 14 points.
A strong defense kept Grossmont High in the lead thoughout the game as the Hillers beat Helix Charter High School 59-45 in a boys basketball contest amidst cheering on par with a title game. Cheering sections from the local rivals loudly punctuated each basket as Helix hosted the competition.
For nearly the entire first period Friday night, the Hillers blanked the Scotties. But the game got tight later as Grossmont led 17-14 before sprinting in the final period to a 14-point lead. The score was 23-14 at halftime.
“We played a very good man-to-man defense,” said Grossmont Coach Frank Foggiano. “The defensive rebounding was excellent.”
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The Hillers increased their record to 10-9, while the Highlanders fell to 11-9.
Senior Robby Nesovic was Grossmont's leading scorer with 15 points, followed by Derek Rustich with 14, Jake Herrod and Bilal Rahim both with 9 and J.T. Barnes and Austin Swisher with 6 each.
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For Helix, Junior Titus Young scored 14 points, Brian Valadez 13, Michael Todd 10, Romario Wilson 6 and Kene Anigbogu 2.
“Anyone can beat anyone in our league,” Fogggiano said. “We just have to play hard every game.”
On Monday, Grossmont visits West Hills and Helix plays at Granite Hills, with both games at 6 p.m.
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