By Corey Kwok
(Glendale)- With Brandon Jolley and defensive specialist Perris Hicks both feeling the effects of illness, Pasadena fell behind early but rallied late to beat Glendale 65-53 Monday night at Glendale High.
The Bulldogs trailed from the opening tip off until 5:43 left in the fourth when Ajon Efferson’s weaving runner tied it at 46.
Pasadena, trailing Glendale by as many as 11 points in the third quarter, capped an overwhelming 31-6 run into the final minute of the contest.
Blake Hamilton broke the deadlock with a crowd-gasping coast-to-coast drive for a 48-46 lead before Efferson reeled it out to Chris Hanayan downtown for a huge 3-pointer that put PHS up by five, 51-46. Hanayan was also instrumental on the boards for the Bulldogs as he hauled in four rebounds and a steal, all in the fourth.
David Yetenikyan sparked one more time for the Dymaniters with a hook to make it a three point affair at 51-48 which was as close as Glendale would get.
Pasadena then diffused the Nitros for good by closing out with a 14-4 run to get the victory.
Pasadena (10-5, 3-0) picked up its 10th win of the season and stood perfect in Pacific league play.
Efferson poured in half of his 22 points in the fourth also finishing with 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Blake Hamilton scored 19, collected 6 rebounds, a steal, and posted 4 blocks. Hicks scored all his 5 in the third including an and-one conversion.
The Dynamiters were led by Sevan Pogosyan who nailed four three pointers and 18 of his game high 25 points in the opening half. David Yetenikyan ended up with 10 points and 11 rebounds for GHS.
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