Brian Irwin blocks a shot by Matt Antonio in the Topper match up against the Del Norte Knights played Thursday night in Griffith Gymnasium. The Toppers led all the way to the final buzzer. The Toppers closed out the first half with an 8-point lead but the second half was tough going for the Toppers as the lead dwindled to just two points late in the fourth quarter, but the Toppers held on to win 60-57. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

David Owen brings the ball down court shadowed by Jordan Nielsen and David Flores. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Mathew Owen hits for three points in the second period. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

JD Carson tries to maneuver under the Topper basket, but Jonathan Wilkins kept getting in the way. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

David Owen and Gavin Campos try to steal the ball from Jonathan Wilkins in the third quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

David Owen tries to bring the ball down court but is closely guarded by David Flores. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Gavin Campos goes in for a lay-up, but Josh Tellez blocked the way and was called for a blocking fowl. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Brian Irwin and JD Carson guard Matt Antonio to prevent him from taking a shot under the Knight basket late in the fourth quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com