LJ b BB 50, Mira Mesa 56 - 2/1

Viking James Hanson (right)

defends against Tajon Evans (2)

of Mira Mesa just before

the end of the second quarter.

Evans did not score on the attempt.

(Photos by Ed Piper)

By Ed Piper

La Jolla's boys basketball team, suffering through waves of COVID protocol this winter and often playing short-handed, nevertheless raced out to a commanding 27-8 lead at halftime at Mira Mesa High Tuesday evening, Feb. 2.

But the Vikings couldn't hold on, falling to a 56-50 defeat. La Jolla has won four games this winter; the squad, though in seemingly good spirits, is still looking for its first league win.

Senior guard Max Raulston led the Vikings in scoring in the first two quarters with 10 points. "Mad Max" is leading the team in scoring with 14.1 points per game and in rebounding with 8.4 rebounds a game, despite a recurring back issue.

Fellow senior Dylan Posey, 6'5", who plays nearer the basket, is second in both categories: 10.5 points and 6.1 rebounds.

Max Raulston of LJ applies pressure

to Zyun McGee (4) on the side

of the key late in the second

quarter.