Buena Park forward Ernesto Portas attempts a jumper during the second quarter as a contingent of Santa Ana players, including No. 33 Logan Rivera, defend. (Photos: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone).
Buena Park High School’s boys basketball team defeated Santa Ana 60-48 Tuesday night in the final regular season Golden West League game on senior night for the Coyotes.
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Santa Ana's Aaron Rivera comes up with a defensive rebound as Buena Park's Liam Gallego (15) and Ernesto Portas (4) apply pressure on Tuesday night's Golden West League matchup.
Santa Ana head coach Rick Mares communicates with his players in between quarters during Tuesday night's matchup against Buena Park.
Buena Park head coach Robert Summers talks to his players after the end of the first quarter during Tuesday's game against Santa Ana.
Buena Park's cheerleading team supports the Coyotes during Tuesday night's Golden West League matchup against Santa Ana.
Santa Ana's Aaron Rivera looks up to the rim as Buena Park's Liam Gallego (15) and Ernesto Portas (4) defend during Tuesday night's Golden West League matchup.
Buena Park's captain Emmanuel Charagu protects the basketball as Santa Ana's Emmanuel Ochoa applies pressure.
Buena Park's Ceasar Salgado moves the ball up the court for the Coyotes.
Buena Park's Emmanuel Charagu moves the ball up the court as Santa Ana's Issac Alvarez defends.
Santa Ana's Pedro Moran successfully shoots a three-point basket as Buena Park's Cristian Sánchez applies pressure.
Santa Ana's Adam Chavez drives to the basket as Buena Park's Emmanuel Charagu defends during the first quarter of Tuesday's Golden West league showdown.
Buena Park head coach Robert Summers gives directions to his players during the first quarter of Tuesday's matchup against Santa Ana.
Buena Park's Zyaire Eastland moves the ball up the court as Santa Ana's Issac Alvarez defends.
Santa Ana's Issac Alvarez is introduced prior to Tuesday's encounter against Buena Park.
Buena Park captain Emmanuel Charagu participates during pregame warmups.
Santa Ana's Aaron Rivera warms up before Tuesday's matchup against Buena Park.
Buena Park's Elias Sanchez practices his shooting during the pregame warmups.
Buena Park senior Zyaire Eastland is introduced prior to Tuesday's Golden West League showdown against Santa Ana.
The Buena Park win puts both Buena Park and Santa Ana with 3-5 records and tied for third place and the final automatic CIF playoff qualifying spot from the league. The two teams will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the league tie-breaker, once again at Buena Park.
Freshman Ernesto Portas led Buena Park (7-20 overall) with 22 points. Senior Emmanuel Charagu added 15 points for Buena Park.
Santa Ana, coached by Rick Mares, was led by Issac Alvarez, who had 14 points and Aaron Rivera, who scored 10 points.
“Tonight we did a great job of limiting wide open shot attempts and rebounding,” said Buena Park Coach Robert Summers.
“That in turn helped us control the pace and tempo of the game. Emmanuel Charagu played outstanding for us, on his senior night, leading the charge for us defensively with eight steals. His play was backed up by Zyaire Eastland who had huge game with six steals, six points and 12 boards of his own.
“Our freshman Ernesto Portas chipped in 22 points which was huge as well. In all it was a team effort and we need to repeat it tomorrow night for all the marbles.”
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