Boys’ basketball: Joe’l Towers lifts Bernstein into City Section Division II championship game

A year after leading Bernstein to the City Section Division III championship, 5-foot-10 senior guard Joe’l Towers is at it again. He has Bernstein (26-5) playing for the City Division II title on Friday at 8 p.m. against Venice at Roybal.

“That’s my guy,� Coach Phil Rodgers said. “He’s been the backbone of our team.�

Towers, who arrived from L.A. Price last season, is averaging 19 points.

“He’s been efficient,� Rodgers said. “We were disappointed he didn’t get player of the year last season. He’s a really good shooter.�

Towers had 21 points on Saturday night in a semifinal victory over Eagle Rock.

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