On Tuesday, Dec. 19, the boys’ varsity basketball team faced off at home against University High School (UHS), the Red Devils. The game was a showdown of the Bay Area’s finest. Coming into the game, despite a 15th place ranking [in the Bay Area] to Redwood’s 10th, UHS was favored, presumably due to wins over Archbishop Riordan and Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory. Following the tip-off, Redwood, led by seniors Jake Vasquez and Gil Ladetzky, saw themselves with a comfortable lead going into the half, up 13 points. However, UHS took advantage of the Giants’ slow start to the second half, with multiple and-1s and numerous turnovers, dwindling down Redwood’s lead to just two points as the teams headed into the fourth quarter. What started as a 6-0 scoring run for the Red Devils was quickly stopped after two critical defensive stops and a pair of massive three-pointers by Ladetzky. The game was ultimately decided in the final possessions, with the Giants winning 67-64 in a crucial battle for positioning in the North Coast Section (NCS) playoff picture.
Snapping a three-game losing streak, the Giants look forward to the next as they match up against the Benicia Panthers on Wed. Dec. 20th.
