PHOTOS: Saddleback captures decisive victory in CIF Division 5A playoff opener at home

Saddleback’s Christopher Trotter is defended by Malachi Rivas of Legacy Prep. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman).

Saddleback High School’s boys basketball team, seeded fourth in Division 5A, defeated Legacy Prep 78-35 Wednesday night in the opening round of the CIF playoffs at Saddleback.

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Saddleback's Karstein George controls the tipoff against Adian Rios of LegacyPrep.

Legacy Preps's Adian Rios is blocked by Steven Orellana and Christopher Trotter of Saddleback.

Saddleback's Angel Soberanis gets tangled up with Adrian Jimenez of Legacy Prep.

Saddleback's Christopher Trotter gets a layup as Malachi Rivas of Legacy Prep defends.

Aaron Martinez of Legacy Prep gets a fast break basket.

Legacy Prep's Kevin Gomis hits one of several 3-pointers as Saddleback's Luis Urdaneta defends.

Saddleback (12-13) was led by Christopher Trotter (24 points) and Angel Soberinas (21 points). It was the first time in more than 10 years Saddleback has been to the CIF playoffs.

The Roadrunners move on to the second round Friday night at Acaciawood Academy (10-6). Acaciawood Academy defeated Joshua Springs 60-18 Wednesday night.