Laguna remains unbeaten
Laguna Beach’s boys’ eighth-grade All-Net National Junior
Basketball team returned from its holiday hiatus to hand previously
unbeaten Villa Park its first loss of the season, 36-33.
The victory kept Laguna’s regular season record spotless heading
into Sunday’s game against Laguna Hills.
Tipoff is 6:30 p.m. at Laguna Beach High.
Laguna gained control early against Villa Park, staking its way to
a 22-13 lead in the second quarter.
Villa Park managed a late rally in the quarter and pulled to 26-21
at the half.
Defense dominated second-half play, as Laguna held on for the
victory.
Point guard Ian Butters, who handled a majority of ball-handling
duties, capped his all-around performance with 13 points, which included three three-point baskets and four steals.
Ty Fleming hit a pair of three-point shots and finished with eight
points, Chris Hyden scored six points and had four steals, Patrick
Curren scored three points and, along with Nathan Pickett and Brian
Delino, paced Laguna in rebounding.
The defensive play of Brennan Healy helped to secure the win.
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