Yorba Linda’s boys basketball team advanced to the quarterfinals of the CIF 3A playoffs with a 57-45 victory over Heritage Friday night.
Yorba Linda (18-12) was led by Luke Ishikawa, who had 11 points, Cory Knutson, who had 10 points and Omair Memon and Alex Davis who had each had nine points.
The Mustangs moved out to a 29-22 halftime lead.
Capo Valley Christian 57, Compton 55: The Eagles (16-15) got a victory on the road in a 2AA match-up to move into the quarterfinal round.
Windward 68, Cypress 59: The Centurions fell to the top-seeded team on the road in a second round Division 1 game. Christian Chai led Cypress with 16 points and eight assists. Eddie Spencer scored 15 points and became Cypress all-time leading in 3-pointers for a season with 82, according to Coach Derek Mitchell. Alex Gutierrez added 13 points and three 3-pointers.
“I’m so proud of our guys this year,” said Mitchell. “Our seniors were able to continue our culture and lead our younger guys.”
FINAL SCORES
OPEN DIVISION
Mater Dei 68, Centennial Corona 58 (OT)
DIVISION 1
JSerra 94, Canyon Anaheim 60
DIVISON 2A
Pacifica Christian 81, Mira Costa 74
Palm Springs 59, Los Alamitos 55
Oxnard 103, Crean Lutheran 79: Drew Yezbak ended his career scoring 31 points for Crean Lutheran. Josh Shin had 16 points.
Lynwood 70, Sonora 66
DIVISION 2AA
Fairmont Prep 42, Capo Valley 40 (Click here for story and pictures)
Santa Clarita Christian 74, La Habra 53
Heritage Christian 87, Mission Viejo 80
DIVISION 3A
Fountain Valley 69, Temple City 55
DIVISION 3AA
Providence 66, Portola 53 (Click here for story and pictures)
DIVISION 4AA
Oak Hills 53, Sage Hill 39
DIVISION 5AA
Arrowhead Christian 54, Santa Ana 39
Estancia 60, Excelsior Christian 39
This story will be updated as more scores come in.
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