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LA MESA, Calif. -- It took two extra periods, but Mater Dei Catholic finally prevailed over host Helix in Wednesday night's San Diego Section Division 1 first-round game, 76-70. Mater Dei Catholic senior guard KJ Gonzalez led all scorers with 29 points including 20 in the second half. Helix guard Markees Williams kept the Highlanders around all night, finishing with 25 points.

Gonzalez discusses the win below.