The opening matchup of the Pioneer Hoops Showdown at Providence High School featured the Rolling Hills Prep Huskies and Cal Lutheran C-Hawks in a competitive back and forth first half.

Rolling Hills Prep junior guard Eric Ambrose had 12 first half points to lead the Huskies to a 28-26 halftime advantage.

Cal Lutheran senior big man Ryan Smith has kept the C-Hawks in the game with his dominant interior play.

Southern California high school basketball fans are in for a treat Saturday with the Pioneer Hoops Showdown being held at Providence and Bell-Jefferson High Schools in Burbank. The basketball showcase was organized by Providence basketball coach Ernest Baskerville and features several talented ballers from around the state.

There will be six games played at each location. Opening games tip-off at 10am and the nightcaps are expected to tip at 830pm.