Boys’ basketball: Murrieta Valley takes lead

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March 6, 2010 11:45 AM PT

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After three quarters of the Division 2AA championship game, Murrieta Valley leads Compton, 34-32.

Murrieta Valley is getting a big game from sophomore Jackson Helms, who contributed two baskets in the quarter. The Nighthawks are using patience on offense and boxing out on defense. Justin Gudger has 18 points for Murrieta Valley.

-- Eric Sondheimer

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Eric Sondheimer

Eric Sondheimer is the prep sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times. He has been honored seven times by the California Prep Sportswriters Assn. for best prep sports column.

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