La Lumiere ends Montverde Academy’s run of dominance at Dick’s Nationals

Video: La Lumiere freshman Tyger Campbell in action
Laker point guard plays big role in upset of Montverde Academy.

The run of dominance for No. 3 Montverde Academy (Fla.) at Dick's Sporting Goods High School Nationals is over.

Entering Friday's semifinals in New York City, the Eagles had returned to Florida with the championship trophy each of the past three years and won 10 games in a row. Montverde Academy has appeared in the final of the event five of the past six years.

But No. 10 La Lumiere (LaPorte, Ind.) – fresh off a minor upset of St. Benedict's Prep in the quarterfinals – sent Montverde Academy home empty-handed this season with a 55-47 semifinal victory.

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The Lakers closed strong, outscoring the defending national champions 21-12 in the fourth quarter.

Junior guard Brian Bowen paced La Lumiere with 16 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Freshman point guard Tyger Campbell also made a big impact for the Lakers with 11 points and four assists while playing all 32 minutes.

Junior forward Silvio de Sousa, a native of Angola, led Montverde Academy with 15 points and five rebounds.