Calabasas Hands Agoura First Loss

Guard Adam Malatesta of Calabasas High said his team worked too hard to let the game slip away.

So when he saw an opening along the baseline with time running out, he didn’t waste the opportunity.

Malatesta made a short jumper as time expired in overtime and the Coyotes stunned previously undefeated Agoura, 61-60, in a quarterfinal game Thursday at the Chaminade boys’ basketball tournament.

“They’re our [district] rivals and they were undefeated and we haven’t played up to our potential,” Malatesta said. “But we practice those situations and we were not going to lose that game. We just worked too hard.”

Calabasas (4-8), which led, 39-26, midway through the third quarter, appeared in good position when it scored the first five points in overtime.

The Chargers (9-1), ranked No. 6 in the region by The Times, responded with six consecutive points in the next 1:30, taking a 60-59 lead on a free throw by Justin Campbell with 22.5 seconds remaining.

By the time Malatesta hit his jumper and the Coyotes piled on top of each other on the court, Coach Russell White of Calabasas said he was an emotional wreck.

“It was just a very emotional game,” he said. “My hands hurt from clapping so much.”

Sky Holm had 17 points and six rebounds, and reserve Justin Fenchel scored 12 points in Calabasas’ most significant victory in White’s two seasons as coach.

Adam Allegro had 20 points and six rebounds, and Jamie Patton scored 13 points for Agoura.

In other Chaminade tournament games:

Chaminade 54, Monroe 41--Ryan Arceo, who missed his first 12 three-point shots this season, made five of nine shots and scored 17 points for the Eagles (6-4) in a quarterfinal victory. He made three three-point baskets.

“We were a little inconsistent [Thursday night], but I’m extremely happy Ryan Arceo finally showed up to play,” Coach Jeff Young said.

Scott Borchart had 17 points and nine rebounds, and Jeff Hufford scored 12 points for the Eagles.

Ramall Goodrich had 16 points for Monroe (4-7).

San Francisco Riordan 50, Campbell Hall 42--Derrick Williams had 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Vikings (4-6) in a loss in a quarterfinal.

Robert Locke scored 10 points for Campbell Hall, which trailed, 45-42, with 30 seconds remaining.

Lancaster 78, Kennedy 38--Teddy Meyers and Anthony Gamboa each had 13 points for the Eagles (9-3) in a consolation victory.

Birmingham 60, El Camino Real 57--Haig Tatiari had 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Patriots (3-4) in an overtime victory.

Chris Manson had 17 points and 14 rebounds for the Conquistadores (2-10).

Oak Park 80, San Fernando 35--Monte McNair scored 19 points, including five three-point baskets, for the Eagles in a consolation victory.

Jeremy Murphy had 16 points and 10 rebounds for Oak Park (6-6).

Grant 59, Van Nuys 43--Mike Charleston scored 16 points for the Lancers (7-4) in a consolation victory.