DIVISION 5 GIRLS’ STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SEMIFINAL
St. Anthony vs. St. Bernard
St. Anthony High, 7pm
The St. Anthony Saints have a great story this year, but it pales in comparison to the St. Bernard (21-14) tale.
The #5 seed in the bracket and #150 in the section, the Vikings are a worst to first story. From a dismal four-win season a year ago to a CIF championship this year, St. Bernard is coming off a 15-pt win over Christian Life Acadamy.
They are led by 6’2″ junior Destini French (#32) who averages 15 points and 18 rebounds per game. Freshman guard Angelica Laury (#24) is a huge reason for the St. Bernard turnaround as she is averaging 12 points and 6 assists per game.
The key for the Saints will be the Cooper sisters. Freshman Kendall and junior Jourdan will need to play huge defensively to limit the French influence and the second-chance points that killed the Saints in the first half of their win on Thursday.