Watch highlights from the 2012 CIF State Basketball Playoffs. Mater Dei led over Bullard (Fresno) 42-34 at halftime. Xavier Johnson of Mater Dei dominated the inside during the first two quarters and helped his team maintain a the lead throughout the second half to give the Monarchs a birth in the CIF State Championship game at Arco Arena 3/24 vs. Sheldon (Sacramento).

Mater Dei vs Bullard in CIF State High School Basketball Southern Region Finals

With brackets locked and ready to bust, the 2012 NCAA men’s basketball tournament kicked off its first full day of action with 16 games on four networks. 64 teams entered Thursday with a shot at the ultimate prize.

Murray State (6) vs. Colorado State (11)

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Mater Dei countered with solid performances from senior big man Xavier Johnson, sophomore sensation Stanley Johnson and UNLV bound guard Katin Reinhardt. The terrific trio combined for 64 of the Monarchs 75 points.

After a see-saw first half with numerous lead changes, the Monarchs went to the half clinging to a 30-29 lead.

Mater Dei matches up against Loyola in the 2012 CIF State HS Hoops Tourney

It was a raucous night at Mater Dei High School Tuesday as the Mater Dei Monarchs defeated the Loyola Cubs 75-63 to advance to the CIF Semifinals against Bullard (Fresno) on Saturday. The game got off to a frenetic pace with both teams pushing the ball up and down the floor.

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The combination of Xavier Johnson and Stanley Johnson has allowed Mater Dei to eat up the glass thus far in the 2012 CIF State Playoffs. The Monarchs go into Saturday's matchup vs. Mission Viejo (3/10/12) with an extreme height advantage. Mater Dei suits up 8 guys that stand 6'5" and above, while the Diablos' tallest player checks in at 6 feet 7 inches.

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Mater Dei matches up against Mission Viejo in the Southern Regional CIF Playoffs

January’s friendship with USC defensive tackle and former Taft standout Antwaun Woods could give the Trojans a potential advantage.

“Antwaun, I talk to him a lot actually, me and him are pretty cool, good friends. Actually he kind of told me Coach (Coach Kevin O'neill) would really like to have me come down here... I have no problem, I would love to be at USC…if it works out it works out,” he told CLA Sports.

Anthony January. Taft High School Basketball.  Senior, Jason Hart Toreadors.

Anthony January was in full beast mode Wednesday night, leading the Toreadors with 17 points in a 84-54 thumping. CLA caught up with Anthony after the game to get his thoughts on the lopsided victory.

“It’s always like that. Most of the teams in high school basketball aren’t that big. So Coach always tells us to take advantage of that.”

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