Bishop Diego tips off the boys basketball season with a win over Santa Ynez

SANTA YNEZ BISHOP DIEGO.00_00_24_28.Still001 — Kai Morphy scored 21 points as Bishop Diego defeated Santa Ynez 61-54 in the season opener for both teams.

By Mike Klan

Published November 17, 2021 12:18 am

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Kai Morphy had 21 points and six rebounds while Tyler Williams added 19 points as Bishop Diego held off Santa Ynez 61-54 in the season opener for both teams.

The Cardinals had a comfortable double-digit lead for much of the first half and was up 36-26 at halftime.

But the Pirates pulled within one point late in the third quarter and trailed by just three heading into the fourth quarter but the comeback falls short.

Landon Lassahn recorded a double-double as he had 24 points and 10 rebounds, both game-highs.

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