PHOTOS: Mater Dei finishes strong and tops Windward 77-65 for CIF Open Division crown

Mater Dei celebrates after winning the CIF title Friday night. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone)

Mater Dei’s girls basketball team finished strong Friday night, defeating Windward of Los Angeles 77-65 Friday night to capture the CIF Open Division title at The Pyramid at Long Beach State.

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Mater Dei players celebrate their victory Friday night.

Alyssa Frescas of Mater Dei is defended by Windward's Anna Bradley.

Windward controls the opening tip-off of Friday's game.

Caia Elisaldez of Mater Dei drives to the basket.

Michelle Duchemin goes to the hoop for Windward Friday night.

Meaali’i Amosa takes a shot for Mater Dei Friday night.

Soleil Montrose takes a shot for Mater Dei Friday.

Michelle Duchemin of Windward tries to block a shot by Ayana Johnson of Mater Dei.

Mater Dei's Alyssa Durazo-Frescas goes up for a shot against Windward.

Brooke Demtre of Mater Dei goes for two points Friday night.

Windward players prepare for the start of Friday's finals.

The Monarchs outscored defending open division champion Windward 25-13 in the fourth quarter to win the title. Soleil Montrose scored 20 points, Alyssa Frescas scored 16 points, Caia Elisaldez scored 14 points and Brooke Demetre scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Mater Dei (30-2).

It’s the first CIF title for Mater Dei since 2012 when 2011 when Coach Kevin Kiernan’s team won the CIF 1AA title defeating Brea Olinda 63-54.

Windward (25-5) was led by Juju Watkins with 28 points.