If freshman guard Charlie Adams of St. Bonaventure High shows off a competitive streak during basketball games, it shouldn’t come as a surprise. He’s the son of two former professional tennis players, and you know how competitive tennis is.
Adams is averaging 19 points a game for St. Bonaventure, which plays Canyon Country Canyon for the Southern Section Division 2A basketball championship on Friday at 8 p.m. at Azusa Pacific.
Adams’ father, Chuck, and mother, Ashley Harkleroad, were pro tennis players.
Coach Wolfgang Wood said Adams has made steady development this season.
“When you’re a freshman, you get better with each game,” he said. “It’s been fun to coach him. I’m excited for him. He has a lot more to grow, but he’s shown a lot of growth over time.”
Canyon has its own top player in senior Eric Kubel, who’s averaging 23.1 points. …
The semifinals of the Easton baseball tournament will take place Monday, with Simi Valley hosting Chaminade and Crespi hosting St. Francis.
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