Lucas Morales’ 3-point shooting leads Downey boys basketball past Bellflower

Lucas Morales’ 3-point shooting leads Downey boys basketball past Bellflower

DATELINE — In his first year as a varsity starter, sophomore guard Lucas Morales has been trying to “figure out,” as head coach Tyler Ellis put it, his role on the Downey boys basketball team. His six 3-pointers led the team to a 58-35 win over Bellflower on Friday night. Matthew Topete #12 of Downey drives to the basket past Stanley Hollis of Bellflower the second half of a boys prep basketball game at Downey High School in Downey on Friday, De…