Despite CIF semifinal loss, Crean Lutheran girls moving on to state tournament

Crean Lutheran players are introduced before Friday’s CIF 4A semifinals. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran High School).

Despite losing to Santa Fe 64-48 Friday night in the semifinals of the CIF 4A playoffs, it appears that season will continue in a couple weeks for the Crean Lutheran girls basketball team.

Please click on the first photo for pictures from Friday’s game

Crean Lutheran freshman Taylor Feldman is introduced Friday night.

Shannon O'Malley of Crean Lutheran takes a shot Friday night.

Crean Lutheran's Taylor Feldman runs the fast break.

Emily Reed of Crean Lutheran gets ready to shoot a free throw.

Crean Lutheran Coach Kelsi Walker talks to Shannon O'Malley during a timeout.

Crean Lutheran cheerleaders provide support for the Saints.

Shannon O'Malley of Crean Lutheran goes up for a shot Friday night.

Crean Lutheran's Taylor Feldman runs the fast break.

Hailee Daniel of Crean Lutheran (No. 24) jumps for the ball against Santa Fe's Oluwatomi Oginni

Coach Kelsi Walker told Tom Connolly of OC Sports Zone that the Saints, by virtue of reaching the semifinals, will receive a berth in the state tournament.

Please click here for the game story from Friday