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Crossroads 58, Taft 49: Evan Willis, a sophomore transfer from Mater Dei, scored 20 points and had 12 rebounds in his debut for Crossroads.

Christian Pierce is expected to play a larger role with at least one out of the lineup, while sophomore Kennedy Urlacher is certain to receive an extended opportunity at safety.

Balaraman has already been to the state championships in Fresno twice, running 20:12 as a sophomore and 18:29 last fall.

“Love Me Not,” which is still hanging out in the upper reaches of the Hot 100, is from Lenae’s sophomore album, “Bird’s Eye,” which came out in August 2024.

“She was heating up the ball, getting steals in our press, bringing the ball up, getting to the basket,” said sophomore Kennedy Smith, who had 13 points Tuesday.