La Mirada then went on a 11-2 run, to end the third. Charlie Reid scored on the final play of the third when the Mats broke a soft press, hitting a layup and putting La Mirada up 42-33 going onto the fourth quarter.

To begin the final quarter, La Mirada scored again creating their largest lead of the game, 44-33 with 7:40 left in the game.

They would score 6 points the rest of the way.

Sonora went on a 11-0 run, after a three-point air ball attempt by Webb, tying the game at 44 with 2:51 remainiing.

With :28 seconds remaining, and the Raiders up 48-46, Tyler Luatua missed one of his two free throw attempts, missing an opportunity to tie the game.

The Mats then started a foul parade, sending the Raiders to the line.

With the score 50-47, and the Mats still able to tie with :22 remaining, they seemed confused and elected to go for a desperation layup instead of a three to possibly tie the game. The layup missed,  and Jimmy Golden of Sonora converted both free throws at the other end after being intentionally fouled.

Taelin Webb hit a 3/4 court three-pointer as time ran out, but the Mats bowed 52-50 in an exciting game.

Mike Ramos led Sonora with 15 points.

The Matadores open Suburban league play against Mayfair tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m. at La Mirada High School.

La Mirada girls basketball begins play this afternoon at 5:00, right before the boys.

Photo: La Mirada coach Bryce Jones gets ready for game with coach Jessie Sandoval.