PHOTOS: Segerstrom boys basketball team enters CIF playoffs with momentum

Issac Camarena of Segerstrom puts up a shot as Katella’s Jace Aikins defends Thursday night. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone).

Segerstrom High School’s boys basketball team won its final two Golden West League games this week to gain some momentum for the start of the CIF playoffs.

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Segerstrom's Christopher Arteaga goes up to the hoop as Antjuan Richard of Katella defends.

Katella's Zadot Reyes brings the ball up as Gilbert Vargas of Segerstrom defends.

Segerstrom players anticipate a 3-point shot by Elijah Addison.

Katella's Jace Aikins loses control of the ball, as Heber Quero and Christopher Arteaga of Segerstrom defend.

Michael Montejo of Katella puts up a shot as Segerstrom players and coach Eddie Andrade look on. Ignacio Melchor defends.

Katella's Joseph Damian drives the baseline, as Christopher Arteaga of Segerstrom defends.

Katella's Antjuan Richard drives to the basket, as Segerstrom's Nicholas Cervantes and Gilbert Vargas defend.

Joseph Damian of Katella drives to the hoop, as Nathan Tagaloa of Segerstrom defends.

Katella Coach Carlo Davis instructs the players on the court.

The Jaguars (10-17. 6-4) defeated Katella 86-38 Thursday night at Segerstrom in the final league game. It was the third league win in a row for the Jaguars.

Gilbert Vargas scored 17 points, Heber Quero 16 points and Isaac Camerana 15 points to lead Segerstrom on senior night. The Jaguars had already clinched a CIF playoff berth.

Coach Eddie Andrade’s team will enter the CIF 4AA playoffs as the No. 3 team from the league. Pairings will be announced Sunday at noon.