The 2012 LA Watts Summer Games got off on a great start today, as high school teams from the CIF Southern Section competed in the annual event that embodies a mission to "build bridges of understanding among high school youth through positive interaction, respect and achievement through spirited competition."

PRESS RELEASE: LA Junior Chamber of Commerce

Los Angeles – The Los Angeles Watts Summer Games take place June 9, June 10 and June 16 and will feature high school athletes competing in 10 tournaments in 6 team sports.

The 2012 Games will feature boys and girls basketball tournaments, a 7-on-7 passing league football tournament, boys and girls lacrosse tournaments, boys and girls soccer tournaments, girls softball tournament, and boys and girls volleyball tournaments.

Boys Basketball

Teams will compete in a tournament bracket

The LA Watts Summer Games have a long and storied tradition dating back to 1968. The birth of the Games is one of the most positive outcomes of the Watts riots of 1965. The LA Watts Summer Games provide local athletes an invaluable forum to showcase their talents and reach their potential. Their objective is clear. To build bridges of understanding through respect, fair play and integrity.

Taft High School put in work tonight at Cal State Dominguez Hills. The LA City Section Division I Final Four got off to a hot start, as the Taft Toreadors jumped all over Crenshaw High School in the opening minutes. Taft was able to build an early lead over Crenshaw, and led 31-13 with 4:28 left in the second period.