Boys’ basketball: La Verne wins Division III state title

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After a wild fourth quarter that produced numerous lead changes and big shots, La Verne Lutheran hung on to defeat Oakland Bishop O’Dowd 64-59 to win the state Division III championship at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento.

Grant Jerrett had 16 points and 10 rebounds and Cameron Osorno added 16 points off the bench for the Trojans (27-5), who won the Division V state title last year. Junior forward Brandon Ashley scored 26 points for Bishop O’Dowd (25-7), which led 59-58 with two minutes left.

-- Steve Galluzzo