Harker-Carmel boys hoops

Central Coast Section Division IV Quarterfinals
Saturday's game
No. 12 Harker (13-13) at No. 4 Carmel  (18-6) at Hartnell College, 2:45 p.m.
 The Eagles 11-13 record entering the postseason might have fooled some people. It plays in one of the strongest leagues in the section, finishing eighth in the West Bay Athletic League.
 Outside of league play, Harker went 8-4, ending Pacific Grove's season on Thursday with a 58-45 win on the road.
 The Mission Trail Athletic League champion Padres have tried to remain sharp during a 10 day layoff, scrimmaging Monterey on Wednesday.
 Freshman JT Byrne put up Most Valuable Player numbers in the MTAL this season, averaging over 15 points a night. The 6-foot-6 post was also a demon on defense.
 Paired with 6-foot-5 Kevin Cook, Carmel brings its version of the twin towers in the paint, enabling 6-3 guard Kai Lee to get open looks on the perimeter.
 Zach DeZee and Joe Garello are a presence on offense and defense for the Padres, who played for a CCS title in 2016.
 Carmel closed the regular season 10-1 -- with the one loss coming to top seed Half Moon Bay in a non-league game two weeks ago.