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Despite the Cougars’ 8-2 run in the final minutes, the Culver City Centaurs survived with a 70-67 victory in the first round of the Division III CIF State boys basketball tournament.

The Fairfax Lions defeated the Crenshaw Cougars 74-71 in the first round of the CIF City Section Open Division playoffs. Rebounding and shooting accuracy helped the Lions secure the victory.

Crenshaw Secure Challenging Wins, Remain Perfect By Amanda Scurlock, Sports writer Published May 23, 2021 Senior guard Khalid Betts (4) (Photo by Rob Helfman) The Crenshaw girls’ and boys’ basketball teams are excelling through the unprecedented 2020-2021 season. Both teams carry a perfect overall record, the girls at 4-0 and the boys at 3-0 overall, as of May 23. The prowess of both teams was tested on Saturday as they faced competitive matches that kept the Cougars fighting throughout the...