Boys’ basketball: Sidney puts on a show for Fairfax

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Renardo Sidney, the 6-11 center from Fairfax, scored 27 points, had 10 rebounds and four blocks while contributing at least four dunks in an 84-72 Western League victory over University Wednesday.

USC-bound Solomon Hill added 24 points, including four three-pointers, and Jordan Weathers made four three-pointers in the third quarter for the Lions.

University (16-5, 2-2) put together a 13-0 run in the second quarter to close to 38-32. But Fairfax (14-3, 4-1) took charge in the third quarter, opening a 66-42 lead.

Alex Brooks scored 21 points, Andre Harris had 18 points and sophomore David Nwaba had 12 points and 16 rebounds for University. The game will be shown on LA36 on Thursday at 10 p.m.

Fairfax next plays San Diego Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the University of San Diego (Jenny Craig Pavilion). The game will be televised on ESPN2.

-- Eric Sondheimer