RIVERSIDE — Xavier Clinton’s 19 points led all scorers Friday night in the Damien boys basketball team’s 75-46 victory over Riverside Poly in Friday night’s championship game of the 40th annual Riverside Kiwanis Tournament.
Clinton, who played on last year’s 26-5 team, felt that last year’s team overachieved. It may be much more difficult for Damien to sneak up on opponents in this season, as the Spartans are off to a 10-1 start.
Riverside Poly forward Kam Dodson #24 fights for the ball with Damien center Nathaniel Garcia #35 during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
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Damien center Nathaniel Garcia #35 and Riverside Poly forward Kam Dodson #24, center battle for the rebound after Damien’s Xavier Clinton #12 missed shot during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Damien’s Eli Garner #25 fights for the loose ball with Riverside Poly guard Justyce Lucero #5 during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly guard Kory Dodson #15 fights for the rebound against Damien center Nathaniel Garcia #35 during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Damien’s Xavier Clinton #12 steals the ball from Riverside Poly guard Cian Phipps #13 and Riverside Poly guard Kory Dodson #15 during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Damien center Nathaniel Garcia #35 pulls down a rebound against Riverside Poly during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly forward Kam Dodson #24 steals the ball from Damien guard Jacob Allen #10 during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly forward Kam Dodson #24 celebrates his three pointer at the buzzer of the third quarter with Riverside Poly guard Kory Dodson #15 against Damien during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Officials said the basket didn’t count. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly forward Kam Dodson #24 is pulled back by Riverside Poly guard Kory Dodson #15 while pleading his case for the three pointer at the buzzer of the third quarter against Damien but officials decided the basket did not count during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Damien center Nathaniel Garcia #35 defends Riverside Poly guard Kory Dodson #15 during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly guard Jrob Croy #1 makes the shot over Damien guard Elijah Smith #2 and Damien center Nathaniel Garcia #35 during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly head coach Travis Showalter argues with an official during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly guard Cian Phipps #13 fouls Damien’s Eli Garner #25 during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly head coach Travis Showalter against Damien during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly guard Austin Woolfolk #4 scores past Damien center Nathaniel Garcia #35 during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly guard Justyce Lucero #5 goes for the layup over Damien’s Lucas Arrieta #24 during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly players react after a technical foul on the bench against Damien during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Damien center Nathaniel Garcia #35 shoots over Riverside Poly forward Kam Dodson #24 on the ground during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Damien head coach Michael LeDuc, second from left argues with an official against Riverside Poly during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Damien center Nathaniel Garcia #35 dunks against Riverside Poly during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly guard Chris Holland #3 and Riverside Poly guard Austin Woolfolk #4 pressures Damien’s Xavier Clinton #12 during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Damien head coach Michael LeDuc, second from left argues with an official against Riverside Poly during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Damien center Nathaniel Garcia #35 charges into Riverside Poly guard Kory Dodson #15 during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Damien’s Jayden Avina #21 defends Riverside Poly forward Kam Dodson #24 during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly guard Kory Dodson #15 loses the ball against Damien during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Damien’s Eli Garner #25 is fouled by Riverside Poly guard Kory Dodson #15 during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly head coach Travis Showalter against Damien during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Damien guard Elijah Smith #2 is defended by a Riverside Poly guard Justyce Lucero #5 during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Damien’s Eli Garner #25 is defended by Riverside Poly guard Cian Phipps #13 during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly guard Austin Woolfolk #4 shoots as Damien’s Xavier Clinton #12 defends during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly guard Kory Dodson #15 shoots a free through after a foul by Damien during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly guard Austin Woolfolk #4 shoots over Damien guard Jacob Allen #10 during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly head coach Travis Showalter yells at officials after a non call against Damien during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly forward Kam Dodson #24 drives to the hoop against Damien during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly guard Austin Woolfolk #4 rights for the rebound against Damien guard Jacob Allen #10 during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Riverside Poly guard Jrob Croy #1 drives past Damien’s Eli Garner #25 during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Damien head coach Michael LeDuc, second from left argues with an official against Riverside Poly during the championship game of the Riverside Kiwanis Tournament at Poly High School in Riverside on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Damien shook off a slow start, put a long scoring streak together in the second quarter and an even one in the third quarter. In addition to Clinton’s effort, 7-foot junior center Nate Garcia added 18 points. Elijah Smith scored 14 points, and Eli Garner contributed 10 points for the Spartans.
“We’ve got to do better the rest of the year,” Clinton said.
That may be hard, considering that the Spartans’ only setback was a one-point loss to La Mirada in the championship game of the Rumble for Rosecrans Tournament last month.. Damien shot well from 3-point rang and did a solid job in rebounding and on defense.
Clinton hopes to play college basketball but is early in the college selection process. His favorite subject is math, and he wants to take pre-veterinary courses after high school.
“I have a soft spot for animals,” he said.
Riverside Poly (6-2) had a 9-0 advantage in the first three minutes of the game and outscored Damien 16-15 in the opening quarter. Kory Dodson led the Bears with 10 points, while his younger brother Kam added eight points.
Damien scored the first seven points in the second period. Clinton completed the run with a 3-point shot after Garcia scored a pair of baskets.
After Kory Dodson made a layup, Clinton started a 10-point run with another 3-point basketball. Garcia made a three-point play, and Clinton scored a layup after a pass from Garcia. Perhaps the most revealing play was when Elijah Smith scored on an offensive rebound after Damien had missed three shots in the sequence.
“We didn’t do anything differently after the first couple of minutes,” Spartans coach Michael LeDuc said. “I think we missed our first five shots. They (Poly) are a good team and are well-coached, so we had to play better.”
The Spartans offensive engine ran even harder in the third quarter. Damien scored 15 consecutive points and stretched the lead to 49-26 with 1:14 remaining in the period. Kam Dodson broke the streak by scoring on an offensive rebound for Poly, but then it turned into a horror for the Bears. Dodson was called for a foul on a 3-point attempt. Poly coach Travis Showalter, who had been warned earlier in the game, was assessed a technical foul.
Showalter declined to answer questions after the game.
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