Downey leads boys basketball to semifinals

Pali High advanced into the CIF Los Angeles City Section boys basketball semifinals after posting a 50-40 win over visiting Hamilton on Feb. 21.

Dayne Downey led the Dolphins with 14 points, propelling Pali into the semifinals for the first time in three years.

With this victory, the Dolphins avenged a loss to Hamilton in last year’s quarterfinals.

Pali will take on Crenshaw at Roybal Learning Center on Friday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m.