The Knights of San Marcos High School improved their record at 24-6 and rode a six-game win streak, advancing to the semifinal round of the Division I CIF Boys Basketball Tournament as they defeated the 11-19 Hornets of Lincoln High School by a 73-52 score on Feb. 17.
Jalen Williams led the Knights with 21 points, 18 by Colton Kelley and 16 by Richie Ramirez.
For Lincoln, Derrion Manson led the Hornets with 13 points, Jamarion Sykes 11 and Deandre Walker 8.
San Marcos next met Mission Bay in a Division I semifinal contest on Feb. 21.
Other San Diego CIF Tournament basketball recaps
La Jolla Country Day School 46, Torrey Pines 45. Zack Jackson 13, Dylan Kail 11.
Carlsbad 104, Cathedral Catholic 64: Jake Hall 26, Tony Duckett 13.
Rancho Buena Vista 84, Mount Carmel 57: CJ Aldrich 21, Trent Lotito 17, Todd Shay 16.
David A. Willauer contributes sports reports to North County media outlets, including the North Coast Current and OsideNews.