December 25, 2024

OC Sports Zone: Community First

Orange County high school boys basketball highlights for Monday, Dec. 23

EL DORADO 70, SANTA FE 56: The Golden Hawks (14-1) were led by Elias Rodarte with 17 points. Evan Nam had 14 points, Caleb Hendrix 13 points and Noah Barker 12 points. El Dorado competes in the Mt. Carmel Tournament beginning Thursday.

SANTA MARGARITA 75, EL CAMINO 39: The Eagles (8-1) were led by Brayden Kyman who had 18 points and made four 3-pointers. He also had 10 rebounds. Kaiden Bailey had 17 points, four assists and three steals for Santa Margarita, which competes in the Damien Classic beginning Monday.

TUSTIN 57, EL MODENA 35: The Tillers (11-4) were led by Terrelle Morales who had 21 points and eight rebounds. Brady Kong added 13 points.

The Tillers open the Tustin Classic Thursday, hosting Mission Viejo at 4:30 p.m. Tustin also meets Live Oak Friday at 4:30 p.m. and Newport Harbor Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

The championship is Monday night at 7:30 p.m.

El Modena (5-8) was led by Christopher Zazueta, who had 14 points. The Vanguards meet Santa Ana Thursday.

Pacifica 56, Segerstrom 33

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