Boys’ basketball: Reinhardt states Mater Dei’s case

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts.

So much for an injured thumb.

Playing with his right thumb taped, senior guard Katin Reinhardt made a CIF Division I state finals record six three-pointers and finished with 30 points as Santa Ana Mater Dei cruised to a 66-48 victory over Sac-Joaquin Section champion Sacramento Sheldon at Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento.

It is the Monarchs’ second consecutive state title and their record-setting ninth overall, breaking the mark they shared with Los Angeles Crenshaw. Mater Dei outscored Sheldon 21-10 in the fourth quarter.

Stanley Johnson had 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Monarchs (34-2), who shot 44.4% from the field and out-rebounded the Huskies 40-37. Junior guard D’erryl Williams had 13 points for Sheldon and senior forward Kyiron Thomas added 12 before fouling out in the fourth quarter.

-- Steve Galluzzo