PHOTOS: Calvary Chapel’s comeback falls short in CIF playoff quarterfinal loss

Calvary Chapel’s Chloe Zazueta goes up for a shot Wednesday night. (Photos courtesy Bill Russell).

Calvary Chapel High School’s girls basketball team battled until the end but lost to Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary 48-44 in the quarterfinal round of the CIF 3A playoffs on the road Wednesday night.

Cantwell held a 26-21 halftime lead and led 34-30 going into the final stanza. The Eagles cut the lead to 45-42 with one minute left but could not get any closer.

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Micaela Hanning of Calvary Chapel is guarded by Cantwell Heart's Laila Salazar.

Calvary Chapel's Marley Zaky looks for a teammate to pass to.

Lindsey Kobayashi of Calvary Chapel puts on the brakes as Cantwell Heart's Kenia Zavalza and Serenity Gastelum defend.

Cassandra and Chloe Zazueta of Calvary Chapel talk strategy.

Calvary Chapel players get excited after a big play.

Coach Jon Hughes talks to his players during a timeout.

Calvary Chapel point Guard Micaela Hanning the Eagles (24-7) with 20 points. Senior captain Chloe Zazueta added 12 points. Coach Jon Hughes team won the Orange Coast League title with a 12-0 record.

Cantwell was led by point guard Laila Salazar who scored 20 points. Marie Garcia Munoz added 15 points.