‘Just unbelievable’: Mission San Jose’s improbable playoff run continues

FREMONT – The most incredible story in Bay Area high school basketball had seemingly reached its expiration date Saturday night. Mission San Jose’s huge lead was gone. Its best player had four fouls, with a quarter to play. The visitors from Weed had the look of a team that was ready to end the fun, right here, right now.

Then, out of nowhere, the magic returned.

Nervous energy was tossed aside. The home crowd began serenading the players in white jerseys with chants of “WARRIORS”...