Mission Hills holds on, defeats Mater Dei Catholic in playoff opening

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Mission Hills holds on, defeats Mater Dei Catholic in playoff opening

SAN MARCOS — On paper, it was a mismatch. Mater Dei Catholic, seeded No. 12 in the CIF San Diego Section Division 1 playoffs, losers of 11 in a row and a team in turmoil after coach Jason Bryant was let go earlier in the season, followed by the departure of several key players, had no chance. Mission Hills, seeded No. 5, was playing at home in a shooter-friendly gym, making Mater Dei Catholic drive 90 minutes through traffic from the South Bay. …