There was no stopping Garrett Nevels last Thursday night. The Palisades High senior scored 32 points as the Dolphins won their home opener over Dorsey, 74-65, in the team’s final tune-up before league play. The game was called with 2:47 remaining in the fourth quarter when Dorsey Coach Kevin Gibson was ejected after being assessed his second technical foul for arguing with the officials. By rule, if a referee disqualifies a coach the contest is forfeited and play terminated at that point. Adam Griffin had 11 points and Kenneth Towner added nine for the Dolphins, who led 36-25 at halftime and 58-51 after three quarters. Senior Anthony Dees scored 28 points, including 5 three-pointers, to lead Dorsey (6-7). The Dons made only 9 of 25 foul shots. On Monday, Palisades (12-4) began its Western League schedule with a 84-73 victory over visiting University. Trailing by three after the first quarter, the Dolphins used a 23-12 run in the second quarter to seize control of the game. The Dolphins hosted Venice Wednesday (result undetermined at press time), hosts perennial City Section powerhouse Fairfax on Friday (7 p.m. tip-off) and travels to LACES next Wednesday. Palisades’ girls varsity basketball squad also triumphed in its league opener Monday, routing host University 55-35. Guard Ashlie Bruner led the way with 20 points, center Donae Moguel added 11 and forward Nicole Flyer had eight for the Dolphins (8-5), who led 19-13 at halftime and 42-20 after three quarters. The girls hosted Venice Wednesday (result undetermined at press time), travel to reigning league champion Fairfax Friday (6:30 p.m. tip-off) and host LACES next Wednesday at 4 p.m.
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