The Toppers make a grand entry Tuesday night in Griffith Gymnasium to play a game against the Espanola Sundevils. Brian Irwin leads the team onto the court for one of the toughest games of the season. These two have been battling each other for a very long time. The games are always very competitive and physical. The Sundevils are known for playing a very fast brake game, which is hard to defend. In spite of the score, the Toppers played one of their best games of the year staying with the Sundevils for the first quarter, but the pace was difficult to maintain and the Toppers lost the contest 58-73. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Gavin Campos brings the ball down court as Luis Molina tries to interfere. The Sundevils pressured the Toppers the entire game. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Brian Irwin goes up for a shot only to have the ball knocked away by Ryan Trujillo in the 1st quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Matthew Owen plows between Ryan Trujillo and Justino Rascon on his way to a layup in the 2nd quarter. He had 9 points for the night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Gavin Campos goes in for a wild layup as Justino Rascon takes a tumble in the 2nd quarter. Campos had 10 points for the night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Gabriel Holesinger blocks a shot by Ryan Trujillo in the 3rd quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

David Owen and Brian Irwin block a shot by Ryan Trujillo who was the high point shooter for the game with 26 points. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Brian Irwin tries to get a shot off over John Garcia and Gabriel Holesinger as Head Coach Mike Kluk watches. Irwin had 14 points and was the top scorer for the Toppers. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com