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Bronny James, Sierra Canyon Lose in Final of Bass Pro Tournament of Champions
January 16, 2022
Paul VI defeated Bronny James and Sierra Canyon 72-65 on Saturday night at the Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions behind DeShawn Harris-Smith's 23 points.
SportsCenter NEXT @SCNextREEL IT IN! Paul VI claim their second <a href="https://twitter.com/BassProTOfC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BassProTOfC</a> trophy after defeating Sierra Canyon 72-65 in front of a sold-out JQH arena 🎣🏆<a href="https://twitter.com/PVIHoops?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PVIHoops</a> l <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ESPNPlus</a> l <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamFinkelstein?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AdamFinkelstein</a> <a href="https://t.co/YgxdqTvYJ5">pic.twitter.com/YgxdqTvYJ5</a>
James had a solid game, putting up 13 points, six boards, three assists and two steals, while his teammate and UCLA commit Amari Bailey led the way with 18 points.
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SportsCenter NEXT @SCNextAmari Bailey just ANNIHILATED the rim on a fast break 😱<br><br>📺 <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ESPNPlus</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BassProTOfC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BassProTOfC</a> l <a href="https://twitter.com/SCanyonSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SCanyonSports</a> l <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamFinkelstein?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AdamFinkelstein</a> l <a href="https://twitter.com/UCLAMBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UCLAMBB</a> <a href="https://t.co/TpoBS6a1qt">pic.twitter.com/TpoBS6a1qt</a>
It was revenge for Paul VI, which lost to Sierra Canyon 52-49 at December's 'Iolani Classic. James notched nine points and two assists in that contest.
Given how close that previous matchup was, it wasn't the biggest shock that Paul VI pulled off the upset. It's likely to bump Sierra Canyon down the MaxPreps High School rankings, however, as they were No. 4 coming into the contest.
Meanwhile, Paul VI was ranked No. 22. They'll get a nice bump after Saturday's win.
