Crush in the Valley: No. 1 Salesian goes tit-for-tat with St. Joseph-Santa Maria, but falls in Napa thriller

NAPA — Salesian matched St. Joseph-Santa Maria possession for possession on Saturday night at Napa Valley College. 

The Pride answered the Knights’ size with pace, precision and resolve at the Crush in the Valley showcase. The Richmond school never let the game get out of reach and had a chance to steal a win in the final seconds. 

But to beat a team as good as St. Joseph, grit just isn’t enough. 

Despite a valiant effort, St. Joseph came to the Bay Area and escaped with a...