Coming off their 88-37 opening night victory on Wednesday, the #9 ranked Roadrunners (1-0) travel to California to play in the 5th Annual Battle by the Beach Showcase, hosted at St. Bonaventure Catholic High School in Ventura, California. On Friday the Roadrunners will face Crespi Carmelite at 7:00 PM (8:00 PM AZ), followed by JSerra on Saturday at 6:00 PM (7:00 PM AZ) as part of a full slate of games in the showcase style event.
Friday's game against Crespi will be a re-match from a pre-season game between the two teams at the 2024 Border League in Las Vegas, with the Celts coming away with the victory over the Roadrunners on October 18. Since the loss, the Roadrunners have seen the return of junior Jachin Reynolds, who did not travel to the Border League event, and added 3-star guard Jaelon Germany, who transferred to San Tan after moving from Texas in the fall.
Notable storylines include leading scorer from opening night junior Kristo Jackson (16 pts, 5 reb, 2 stl), sophomore Peyton Lubash and Jase Benjamin (13 pts each), and junior Jaelon Germany (13 pts) in his debut. Crespi is coached by former NBA player Derek Fisher, who spent 18 years in the NBA and won 5 NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers.
5th Annual Battle by the Beach Schedule: Friday 7:00 PM — Crespi vs San Tan Charter Saturday 6:00 PM — JSerra vs San Tan Charter All games at St. Bonaventure Catholic High School, Ventura, California.