Palisades Dolphins had a comeback of the ages against Crewnshaw in the quarterfinals and earned a spot in the semifinals at the Galen Center on USC’s campus. Their next assignment was number one ranked Woodland Hills Taft. Taft was to much for the Dolphins to overcome. Pali kept it close and had a chance to make a good run in the fourth quarter to make it a two possession game but come not convert enough on the offense end plus Pali could not keep their composure and was whistled for two flagrant fouls and a technical. The referees at best called this game poorly but Pali was not able adjust as well as Taft did to the poor refereeing of the game. Taft defeated Pali 78-59 and moved onto the finals against Westchester for the City Section title.
Palisades forward Kahil Johnson puts his hand over his heart during the singing of the national anthem at the Galen Center on Friday, February 25 2011.
Taft point guard Spencer Dinwiddie sinks a three point shot in the first half in the 78-59 victory over Pali in the semifinal matchup at the Galen Center on Friday, February 25 2011.
Taft center Kevin Johnson slams home two points against the Pali defense in the 78-59 victory over Pali in the semifinal matchup at the Galen Center on Friday, February 25 2011.
Palisades forward Brenden Otero beats the buzz in the closing seconds of the second quarter to cut Taft’s lead to nine point going into half time at the Galen Center on Friday, February 25 2011.
Palisades forward Kahil Johnson scores two of his points in the third quarter in the 59-78 defeat to Taft at the Galen Center on Friday, February 25 2011.
Palisades guard Malcolm Creer drives the line for two points in the fourth quarter in the 59-78 defeat to Taft at the Galen Center on Friday, February 25 2011.
Palisades guard Donovan Johnson led Palisades with 14 points in the semifinal lost.
