Prep report: Tritons surge past Indians

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YUNET JOMOLCA Mariner senior Tyler Vandemark (15) dribbles in front of Immokalee junior Jamiha Warren during Monday’s basketball game. More photos from the game are available online at cu.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com.

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YUNET JOMOLCA Mariner sophomore Nicholas Marrero (14) shoots the ball during Monday’s game against Immokalee. More photos from Monday’s game are available online at cu.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com.

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YUNET JOMOLCA Mariner junior Javier Rivera dribbles the ball through several Immokalee defenders during Monday’s basketball game. More photos from the game are available online at cu.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com.

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YUNET JOMOLCA Mariner junior Kameron Beach goes up for a shot during Monday’s game in the Christmas Tournament at Mariner. More photos from the game are available online at cu.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com.

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Juniors Kameron Beach and Ricardo Barsesa led the host Mariner Tritons to their second straight victory in the Christmas Tournament at Mariner.

After defeating Riverdale Saturday, Mariner advanced to the championship game with a 70-56 win over Immokalee Monday night.

The Tritons held a 29-28 halftime lead but then took control. Beach scored 13 of his game-high 21 points in the second half, while Barsesa had 12 of his 20 in the final two quarters.

“Both of those guys did a lot better job of being strong with the basketball (in the second half,” Tritons coach James Harris said.

Beach, who finished with nine rebounds, also led the Tritons with 22 points in their victory over Riverdale Saturday.

“He’s done a really good job scoring for us,” Harris said. “He takes the ball to the hole and finishes.”

Mariner (7-6-3) advances to the championship game Tuesday against Clewiston. Clewiston defeated Palmetto Ridge 67-65 Monday. They championship game is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Immokalee 14 14 14 16 – 56

Mariner 18 11 24 17 – 70

Immokalee (56) – Hughes 14, Berrette 10, Warren 14, Labroun 16, St. Clair 2. Totals: 22 5-7 56. 3-point goals: Warren 3, Hughes 2, Berrette 1, Labroun 1.

Mariner (70) – Beach 21, Barsesa 20, Marrero 2, Vandemark 3, Bello 2, Rivera 3, Guerirer 10, Emmons 1, Johnson 8. Totals: 25 17-24 70. 3-point goals: Beach 1, Barsesa 1, Vandermark 1.

Boys soccer

n Mariner 2, Coconut Creek 0: For the second straight match in the Adidas Palm Beach Invitational, the Mariner Tritons got strong defensive play and goaltending.

This time they had the offense, too. Tyler Korytkowski and Julio Perez each scored goals in the Tritons 2-0 victory over Coconut Creek. The Tritons conclude tournament play Tuesday.

They began Saturday with a 1-0 loss to Cocoa.

Senior goalkeepr Renato Proia registered the shutout in that match but the Tritons (7-6-3) fell 4-3 in penalty kicks.

Proia stopped five shots Monday to record his sixth shutout of the year. Juan Rincon had an assist in the contest.