Montverde (Fla.) blows out Saint Louis, 103-30


Montverde forward Jason Pimentel goes up for a dunk attempt against Saint Louis. Greg Yamamoto | SL
In a stunning mismatch highlighted by a long unanswered stretch of steals and fast-break dunks, Montverde (Fla.) routed Saint Louis, 103-30, in the first round of the 27th Annual 'Iolani Prep Classic.

The Eagles, ranked No. 25 in the nation by USA Today, will face Kentucky power Lexington Catholic in today's 6:30 p.m. quarterfinal. at 'Iolani Gym.

Facing a relentless full-court press, Saint Louis struggled to even advance the ball past halfcourt in the first period and went several minutes before attempting its first shot. It was 33-0 entering the second quarter and 43-4 with five minutes remaining in the half.

The Eagles led 61-11 at the break.

Patricio Garino drained four 3-pointers and scored 14 points to lead four other players in double figures for Lexington Catholic.