Godinez center Mariana Lagunas aims to pass the ball as she is heavily guarded by Ocean View‘s Katelyn Solis Friday night. (Photos: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone).
Godinez High School’s girls basketball team remained atop the Golden West League standings defeating Ocean View 37-35 Friday night at Godinez.
Godinez (7-1) has a one-game lead over Segerstron (6-2) going into the final week of the regular season. Godinez plays at Segerstrom Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
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Godinez sophomore Liz Lagunas smiles as clock expires and the Grizzlies grind out a close victory over Ocean View.
Ocean View point guard Angelina Bado is guarded by Godinez Mariana Lagunas during the second half of Friday night's contest.
Ocean View head coach Ryan Hasegawa motivates his players late in the game.
Godinez head coach AJ Alaman directs his players during a second half moment of Friday night's game.
Godinez junior guard Leilani Villaseñor dribbles the basketball as Ocean View's Angelina Bado guards during the second half.
Godinez' Julissa Mota receives the coverage from Ocean View's Lily Campbell, as the Grizzlies' player looks for an open teammate.
Godinez cheerleaders pump up the crowd during the second half of Friday night's contest against Ocean View.
Ocean View's Haley Bae dribbles outside the arc as Godinez' Liz Lagunas pursues.
Godinez' Julissa Mota receives the coverage from Ocean View's Lily Campbell, as the Grizzlies' player looks for an open teammate.
Ocean View's Angelina Bado dribbles the ball up the court as Godinez' Liz Lagunas is in coverage.
Ocean View's Angelina Bado powers up the court as two Godinez players are in coverage.
Godinez' Liz Lagunas puts up a jumper as she is guarded by Ocean View defender Katelyn Solis.
Godinez' Leilani Villaseñor charges to the basket as she is covered by an Ocean View defender.
Godinez (17-9 overall) was led by Julissa Mota, who scored 10 points and Joanna Alcocer, who had nine points.
Laney Bae scored 11 points and Haley Bae eight points to lead Ocean View (18-8, 5-3).
“The key was our execution down the stretch,” said Godinez Coach AJ Alaman. “We practice it every day and our girls executed it well tonight. We told our girls after we went 5-0 in the first round that we now have a target on our backs. Everybody is out to get us.”
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