HS HOOPS: Renaissance faces big challenge tonight

Nobody ever said tiny basketball power Renaissance Academy was not ambitious, and the Wildcats have another tough one tonight against visiting Price of L.A., one of the Southland's top programs regardless of division.

Price (16-1) is No. 1 in Div. IV, and Renaissance Academy is No. 1 in Div. V-A, so if you're into the whole Hickory High angle, this is the game for you. Tipoff is 6 p.m.

One good thing for Renaissance Academy is the presence of Dushon Carter, who just joined two games ago after awaiting eligibility clearance; he's a former standout at El Camino Real of Woodland Hills, and he is averaging 14 points.

-- Gerry Gittelson