Lightning strike in opener

NEWPORT COAST -- The Sage Hill School’s girls’ soccer team had little trouble in its season opener, blanking Fairmont Prep, 9-0.

Katharine Bukaty scored three goals for Sage Hill. Kellee Kim added two goals for the Lightning.

GIRLS’ SOCCER

Mater Dei 2, Corona del Mar 1

NEWPORT BEACH -- The Sea Kings (0-1) tied the score on Rachel Yelsey’s goal in the 49th minute, but surrendered a late goal in a season opener.

BOYS’ SOCCER

Sage Hill 2, Fairmont Prep 1

ANAHEIM -- Braden Ross and Bailey Smith each scored for the Lightning in their season opener Tuesday.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

Sage Hill 73, Orangewood Academy 23

GARDEN GROVE -- Lightning head coach Jim Perez won his debut Tuesday in a nonleague blowout.

Haywood Wright led Sage Hill (1-0) with 23 points and 17 rebounds.

Nonleague

Sage Hill 73,

Orangewood Academy 23

Score by Quarters