Crean Lutheran’s big lead disappears as Damien rallies to win regional semifinal

The Damien High School boys basketball team celebrates winning Saturday’s CIF Division I regional semifinal against Crean Lutheran at Damien High School in La Verne on March 7, 2026. (Photo by Miguel Vasconcellos, Contributing Photographer) Crean Lutheran’s Hunter Caplan shoots the ball while Damien’s Damien’s Eli Garner defends during Saturday’s CIF Division I regional semifinal at Damien High School in La Verne on March 7, 2026. (Photo by Miguel Vasconcellos, Contributing Photographer) Crean Lutheran’s Nicholas Giarrusso gets the rebound ahead of Damien’s Kameron Dodson, center, and CJ Murray during Saturday’s CIF Division I regional...