Wild week in Southwestern League boys’ and girls’ hoops ends in shared league titles

Sports Writer

When Monday morning dawned over the Southwestern League this week, it was Murrieta Valley in control of their destiny with Vista

Murrieta and Great Oak chasing the Nighthawks in a competitive boys’ championship. However, as the clock struck midnight and league officials turned in their CIF-SS playoff entries, there was a three-way tie for the title at 7-3.

Here’s how it went down.

On the eve of Wednesday, Feb. 1, Murrieta Mesa defeated the Nighthawks 64-53 which avenged a 61-57 loss from Jan. 13. Meanwhile, Great Oak and Vista Murrieta played their final head- to-head matchup, with the Broncos prevailing 55-50. That win evened their two-game series after a 55-49 loss on Jan. 13 as well.

Entering last Friday night’s action, Murrieta Valley held a one game lead over both the Broncos