Brighton used hot shooting to stay close, but Imhotep imposed their will in the paint in the second half. By Owen Main

Day Four of the Mission Prep Christmas Classic was the best day by far. After sorting themselves out earlier in the tournament, the field featured the most even matches of the week.

One of those great matchups featured Imhotep (PA) and Brighton (UT). These two teams had somewhat different styles and both teams were really talented. Brighton had a lead for much of the game, but Imhotep took control down the stretch to win 55-52.

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Day One of the Mission Prep Christmas Classic featured challenge games, with teams from the National and Elite brackets going head-to-head.

There were two games at San Luis Obispo High School. In the first game, Miramonte played Grandview (Colorado). The Colorado squad played a tough, team-oriented style and came out on-top 70-46.

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In the nightcap at San Luis Obispo High School, the home Tigers were overwhelmed by Utah state runner-up from last season, Brighton 64-19.

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Photos by Owen Main (With no help from the “white balance” function on his camera)…