The Cardinals won this one behind a 27-point effort from forward DeMarco Hunter, including 14 in the first half as Santa Cruz took a 24-14 lead. He also had 14 rebounds, 12 defensive, and seven ...

Both led their team to titles this season. Aptos’ 6-foot-4 senior forward Isaiah Ackerman and Santa Cruz’s 6-6 junior forward DeMarco Hunter were named co-MVPs of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic.

Basketball is a team game. Santa Cruz High has a superstar in DeMarco Hunter, but his supporting cast struggled mightily when the Cardinals needed them most Tuesday night.