Vallecitos boys reach final of Borrego Springs hoop tourney

The Vallecitos Elementary School boys basketball team reached the final of the Borrego Springs Basketball Tournament held at Borrego Springs Elementary School Feb. 15.

The Vikings had a bye in the first round and defeated Hamilton in their first game to set up the final against Warner, which took the championship.

"I'm happy about how well the boys did and the way they all played," said Vallecitos boys coach Ray Hanbeck.

The game against Hamilton used a 20-minute running clock, and the teams did not switch sides midway through the contest. Vallecitos defeated the Bobcats by a 28-19 margin.

"Th...