Photo gallery: Outdoor high school basketball game
By Staff Report
Feb 2, 2013, 10:00pm
Oakwood and Pacifica Christian take to world famous Venice Beach courts for unusual outdoor matchup.

Oakwood and Pacifica Christian faced off Saturday in an unusual setting for high school basketball - outdoors. The contest was played at the famous Venice Beach courts in Southern California. Pacifica Christian claimed a 50-41 victory.
Photo by Rob Carmell
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Mofe Alege of Pacifica Christian elevates for a shot attempt with palm trees and ocean breeze as the backdrop.
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The basketball courts at Venice Beach were made famous in the movie White Men Can't Jump.
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Pacifica Christian head coach Kevin Kelsey urges his team on during Saturday's win.
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A seagull monitors the action from above the backboard during Saturday's high school basketball game in Venice Beach.
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Venice Beach is known as a colorful tourist destination.
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Just a few feet away from the action on the court, a pair of surfers prepare for a day on the water.
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