PHOTOS: Crean Lutheran tops Tustin 43-29 in key Empire League game

James Agany of Crean Lutheran, a 6-11 sophomore, is defended by Bradley Burdick (left) and Ben Ahinaquah of Tustin Tuesday. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs/Wendy Rueter, For OC Sports Zone)

Crean Lutheran’s boys basketball team improved its Empire League mark to 6-1 Tuesday night with a 43-29 victory over Tustin.

Crean Lutheran (15-8 overall) faces league-leading Cypress (20-5, 7-0) in a battle for first place in the Empire League Friday night at Crean Lutheran while Tustin (16-9, 3-4) hosts Valencia (17-8, 3-4).

Both games are at 6 p.m.

To see photos from the game, please click on the first picture

Crean Lutheran's Michael Birket goes up for a shot against Tustin.

Tustin's Jason Naranjo is guarded by Josh Shin of Crean Lutheran.

The Crean Lutheran band entertains the fans Tuesday night.

Bradley Burdick of Tustin gets ready to take a shot as Josh Shin of Crean Lutheran defends. Number 23 is Ryan Stading.

Crean Lutheran's James Aganny (middle) and Josh Shin (left) defend against Tustin's Jason Naranjo.

Josh Shin of Crean Lutheran takes a shot against Tustin.

Kenneth Bailey of Crean Lutheran brings the ball up as Tustin's Jason Naranjo defends.

Drew Yezbak of Crean Lutheran brings the ball up in Tuesday's game.

Michael Birket of Crean Lutheran goes to the basket. Number 3 is Tustin's Bradley Burdick.

Kenneth Bailey of Crean Lutheran defends against Kyan Patel of Tustin.