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Sierra Vista boys defeat Shadow Ridge in playoff opener — PHOTOS

Khamari Taylor scored 34 points to lead Sierra Vista to a 76-67 home win over Shadow Ridge in a Class 4A Southern Region boys basketball first round playoff game Friday night.

Xavion Staton added 17 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks for Sierra Vista (19-8).

The Mountain Lions, the No. 2 seed from the Desert League, will play at Lake League champion Rancho at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in a quarterfinal matchup.

Jalen Butler paced Shadow Ridge (14-10), the No. 3 seed from the Sky League, with 24 points.

Contact Alex Wright at awright@reviewjournal.com. Follow @AlexWright1028 on X.

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