Chatsworth moves closer to earning No. 1 seed for City Section Open Division playoffs
Since Chatsworth owns a win over Western League leader Westchester, the Chancellors are in position to claim the No. 1 seed.
Chatsworth's win avenged an overtime loss to Cleveland earlier this season. Alijah Arenas finished with 30 points, but it was contributions from others that enabled the Chancellors to turn the game into a rout.
Most notably, 6-foot-8 center Taj Unuakhalu was blocking shots, rebounding and intimidating Cleveland players around the basket. Sophomore Aaron Krueger also helped out with three threes.
Chatsworth closes out West Valley League play Friday at Birmingham.
Fairfax 65, Venice 60: The Lions helped their playoff chances behind Muhammad Singleton, who scored 28 points.
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