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Boys Hoops: Monte Vista, Mount Miguel Advance

Helix also wins its opening-round playoff game as seven East County teams are eliminated.

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Helix, Mount Miguel and Monte Vista were among only four East County boys basketball teams that survived Wednesday’s first round of the San Diego Section playoffs.

Six-foot-3 senior Kenny Keys rolled an impressive double-double of 15 points and 18 rebounds as Grossmont Hills League champion Helix (21-6) eliminated El Centro Southwest 59-27 in La Mesa.

At Mount Miguel, the Grossmont Valley League co-champion Matadors (21-7) outscored Olympian 29-16 in the second half to breeze to a 57-40 win over the Eagles (13-16). Thomas Butler paced Mount Miguel with 19 points and nine rebounds.

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At Scripps Ranch, senior Brian Sterling scored 21 points and snagged 10 rebounds to help lead Monte Vista (16-10) past the Falcons 63-42. James Jackson added 15 points and 10 boards for the Monarchs.

Meanwhile, Foothills Christian buried Vista Calvary Christian 98-21 in Division V. Granite Hills, Grossmont, Steele Canyon, Valhalla, El Capitan, Santana and Christian all were eliminated.

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All four winners advance to Saturday’s quarterfinals. Helix hosts Hilltop and Monte Vista travels to No. 1 Lincoln in Division II. Mount Miguel entertains Canyon Crest in Division III. Foothills Christian plays Vincent Memorial at a site to be determined. All games start at 7 p.m.

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