PHOTOS: Orange Lutheran takes charge early and earns trip to CIF 2AA championship game

David Manea of Orange Lutheran drives downcourt as Reese Widerburg of Oxnard defends. OLU head coach Daniel Dunbar looks on. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone).

Orange Lutheran High School’s boys basketball team exploded for 30 points in the first quarter and went on to defeat Oxnard 70-49 in the semifinals of the CIF 2AA playoffs Friday night at Orange Lutheran.

The Lancers (20-10) will face Tesoro Saturday at a location to be announced later. It’s the first time Orange Lutheran has been to the CIF finals since the 2011-2012 team won the CIF title.

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Cannon Potter gets an easy lay-up for Orange Lutheran.

Bobby Barajas of Oxnard takes a shot as OLu's John Gazzaniga (No. 33), Javon Smith and Cannon Potter defend.

The Lancers Zion Paleo heads to the basket as Marcos Ramirez defends.

The Lancer mascot has some fun with fans.

Oxnard Coach Jeff Staniland shows his frustration.

Bobby Barajas of Oxnard avoids the height difference by sneaking around 6-7 John Gazzaniga of Orange Lutheran.

Zion Paleo with a reverse layup for Orange Lutheran.

Oxnard cheer supports their free throw shooter.

John Gazzaniga of Orange Lutheran dunks as Oxnard's Jacob Terrill defends.

Orange Lutheran Coach Daniel Dunbar (far left)and assistant coaches look on during a free throw.

John Gazzaniga of Orange Lutheran goes up for the basket as Nathaniel Gomez of Oxnard defends.

Orange Lutheran students cheer on the Lancers.