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Prep talk: Freshman Charlie Adams leads St. Bonaventure into 2A basketball final

Freshman Charlie Adams of St. Bonaventure High prepares to take a free throw.
Freshman Charlie Adams of St. Bonaventure High is averaging 19 points a game for the Southern Section Division 2A finalists.
(Eric Sondheimer / Los Angeles Times)

If freshman guard Charlie Adams of St. Bonaventure High shows off a competitive streak during basketball games, it shouldn’t come as a surprise. He’s the son of two former professional tennis players, and you know how competitive tennis is.

Adams is averaging 19 points a game for St. Bonaventure, which plays Canyon Country Canyon for the Southern Section Division 2A basketball championship this weekend.

Adams’ father, Chuck, and mother, Ashley Harkleroad, were pro tennis players.

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Coach Wolfgang Wood said Adams has made steady development this season.

“When you’re a freshman, you get better with each game,” he said. “It’s been fun to coach him. I’m excited for him. He has a lot more to grow, but he’s shown a lot of growth over time.”

Canyon has its own top player in senior Eric Kubel, who’s averaging 23.1 points. …

The semifinals of the Easton baseball tournament will take place Monday, with Simi Valley hosting Chaminade and Crespi hosting St. Francis.

This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports. To submit any news, please email eric.sondheimer@latimes.com

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