PHOTOS: Orangewood Academy edged by Windward in So Cal regional title game

Amaya Lacy of Orangewood Academy puts up a shot with pressure by Kelise Jackson of Windward. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone).

Orangewood Academy’s girls basketball team battled to the end, but came up short Tuesday night, losing to Windward 61-58 in the CIF Southern California Division I final at Orangewood Academy.

Hannah Stines scored 20 points, Juice Brown had 13 points, Brya Arroyo-Gillcrese 12 points and Sofia Saldivar 10 points to lead Orangewood Academy (24-10), which was trying to reach Saturday’s state final.

“Tonight hurts, but I’m sure in a few days we will be able to see all the great things we accomplished this year,” Orangewood Coach Leslie Aragon said Tuesday night.

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Oranngewood Academy's Vicky Om lays up the ball against Windward's Skye Belker.

Maya Stokes of Windward tries to block a shot taken by Orangewood Academy's Jayionne Brown.

Orangewood coach Leslie Aragon talks to the team during a timeout.

Amaya Lacy of Orangewood Academy drives through the Wildcats.

Orangewood Academy's Jayionne Brown takes a 3-point shot as Laurel Hinds of Windward defends.

Windward coach Ronald Cass talks to the team during a timeout.

Orangewood Academy's Amaya Lacyis pressured as she shoots over the Wildcats

Windwards's Laurel Hinds takes a shot between No. 21 Amaya Lacy and No. 24 Jayionne Brown of Orangewood Academy.

Windward players and coaches celebrate after the final buzzer.

Windward players show the championship plaque.