HCS SCORES FIRST VICTORY BEHIND LUBIN’S TRIPLE-DOUBLE
by Scott McCreary, Assistant Coach

Canoga Park-- It’s true what they say. Hard work does pay off. The Hillcrest Saints tasted the fruits of victory for the first time as they defeated the Trinity Lutheran Mustangs 50-28. While tough defense and team basketball sparked HCS throughout the game, one individual line stood out from the rest. Michael Lubin played his best game as a Saint, scoring 21 points, grabbing 21 rebounds (12 offensive), and blocking 11 shots in the win. Tim Lee added 14 points to go along with 6 steals, and got the offense rolling in the first half with back-to-back 3-point baskets. After playing to a stalemate in the first quarter, Hillcrest used an 18-5 second quarter run to build a 13-point halftime lead. That lead would quickly fade in the third quarter when Trinity scored the first 8 points of the second half, cutting the lead to 5. That would be as close as the Mustangs would get. Lubin’s three point play with 10 seconds remaining in the third gave the Saints a 9 point advantage and all the momentum they would need to finish the game strongly in the fourth quarter. Hillcrest outscored Trinity 20-7 in the final frame to secure the 22 point triumph. HCS set season highs in points (50), blocks (11), and steals (22) in what has to be a stepping stone heading into a grueling week ahead. Hillcrest’s next exciting home game is Tuesday, January 22nd at 4:30 PM against Westmark.

# 50 Logan Baltau Freshman

#55 Andy Hernandez Senior

#32 Brian Kim Freshman

#5 Do Kyong-Ho Sophomore

#30 Jeong-Moon Lee Sophomore

#23 Tim Lee Sophomore

#33 Michael Lubin Senior

#20 George Ontiveros Senior

#1 Daniel Shim Junior

#10 Jason Suh Junior

Head Coach Tim Dominguez "Coach D"

Assistant Coach Scott McCreary