PHOTOS: Villa Park defeats Aliso Niguel 83-65 to advance into finals of Grizzly Invitational

Dino Sdrales of Villa Park looks for an open teammate under pressure by Connor McIntosh of Aliso Niguel in Friday night’s game with Aliso Niguel. (Photos: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone)

Villa Park’s boys basketball team will get a chance to defend its championship at the Grizzly Invitational.

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Coach Kevin Reynolds talks to his players during a timeout.

Villa Park's Riley Schroeder looks to pass off during Friday's game.

Aliso Niguel players break the huddle during a timeout Friday.

Villa Park's Damien Parker defends against Connor McIntosh of Aliso Niguel.

Tyler Weaver of Aliso Niguel looks to pass off.

Donavon House of Villa Park applies defensive pressure Friday night agains JacK Nadon of Aliso Niguel.

The Spartans (8-1) defeated Aliso Niguel 83-65 Friday night in one of the semifinals to advance to the championship game Saturday night against Laguna Beach at 7:45 p.m. at Godinez.

Laguna Beach (5-2) advanced with a 49-42 victory over San Clemente Thursday night.

Damien Parker scored 26 points to lead Villa Park. Riley Schroder added 15 points and Donavan House had 12 points.

“I really thought our point guard Damien Parker led us both offensively and defensively,” said Coach Kevin Reynolds. “He is one of the best point guards in Orange County.”

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