Simi Valley Falls Short in Nike Holiday Final

Only four players scored for Simi Valley High and the Pioneers, ranked No. 1 in The Times’ regional poll, lost to St. Anthony of New Jersey, 74-53, in the championship game of the Nike Holiday boys’ basketball tournament Thursday at San Diego State.

Branduinn Fullove led Simi Valley (11-2) with 16 points. Rafael Berumen and Brett Michel each scored 14 points, and Dustin Villepigue added nine.

Berumen, a 6-foot-9 senior center, scored 11 points in the second half, including eight in the fourth quarter. Michel made four three-point baskets, three in the second quarter.

Berumen, who averaged 17 points in five games, and Fullove, who averaged 15, were selected to the all-tournament team.

Sophomore guard Tony Tate of St. Anthony, who had 15 points, was selected most valuable player, the only St. Anthony player selected to the all-tournament team.