No. 3 Yuba tops Vaqueros 71-58 to take Hancock title
Yuba used big scoring runs in the latter part of each half on Sunday night to defeat SBCC 71-58 and claim the title in the Hancock Home Motors men’s basketball tournament in Santa Maria.
Yuba used big scoring runs in the latter part of each half on Sunday night to defeat SBCC 71-58 and claim the title in the Hancock Home Motors men's basketball tournament in Santa Maria.
The Forty-Niners (5-1), ranked No. 3 in the state, erased an 18-11 deficit with a 17-6 first-half run and led 34-28 at halftime. The Vaqueros (2-4) got within five in the second half (54-49) on a layup by Ben Clay. Yuba regained control with a 13-5 scoring run and stretched the lead to 13 (67-54) on two free throws by Jalen Davis with 3:02 to play.
All-Tournament choice Robert Hutchins led the Vaqueros with 15 points. The 6-foot guard averaged 23.3 points and 5.0 rebounds in three games. Jesse DeVries scored all nine of his points in the second half and also made all-tourney after averaging 14.3 points and 6.0 rebounds. Clay added eight points and five rebounds.
Yuba outshot the Vaqueros 39.7 to 37.3 percent and won the rebound battle, 41-28. Santa Barbara was 0-10 on 3-pointers in the second half and 2-17 for the game.
The Forty-Niners had four players between 12 and 13 points. Jaaron Stallworth scored 13 points with eight rebounds and six assists.
The Vaqueros return to action a week from Thursday (Dec. 1) in the Wild West Shootout. They'll take on the host West L.A. at 5:15 p.m.
