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The Hesperia boy’s basketball team used a nine-point first quarter advantage to hang on for a 51-47 victory over neighborhood rival Holton Friday in CSAA Silver Division action.LSJ Logo incert

The Panthers led 18-9 after the first quarter. Holton had a 16-12 edge in the second quarter and only trailed by five, 30-25, at halftime.Midnight sun web ad

Holton had a 22-21 edge in the second half, but fell just short.

Hesperia improved to 9-4 overall and 4-2 in the conference. Holton fell to 2-12 and 1-8.

The Panthers were led by Jake Palmer with 19 points, while Mark Workman and Traxton Gordon each added 13 points.