Kennedy knocks off Tustin with poised finish

LA PALMA – The progress and potential of Kennedy’s girls basketball team were on full display against visiting Tustin on Friday night.
The Fighting Irish showed their improved poise by responding to a late surge by the reigning Empire League champion to secure a 54-41 victory.
Tustin (10-8, 0-2) went on a 12-0 run early in the fourth quarter to trim the lead by Kennedy (14-4, 2-0) to 42-37 with 3:35 left. But the Fighting Irish answered with an 8-0 run to seal the victory, a step the