SPORTS ROUNDUP:

Hillary Hayes and Matt McElroy peaked at the right time of the year, allowing the two Edison High athletes to come up with outstanding performances Saturday at the 2008 CIF State Cross-Country Championships at Woodward Park in Fresno.

Hayes, a senior, finished in second place the girls’ Division II run — and fifth overall among competitors in all divisions — with a time of 17 minutes 37 seconds. She knocked 20 seconds off last year’s time and the 17:37 for Hayes was the second-fastest mark in school history.

Sophomore Kaylin Mahoney of Saugus won the Division II race in 17:34. Senior Jordan Hasay of Mission Prep in the CIF Central Section, won the girls’ title with a time of 17:18.

In the boys’ Division II race, McElroy took fifth with a personal record time of 15:13. That time also earned the junior an overall finish of ninth among all runners from all divisions.

Loyola sophomore Elias Gedyon won both the boys’ Division II and overall titles with a time of 15:01.

“It was my peak race,” McElroy said. “My whole thing was to go all out and stay with the leaders, and I did that. I worked my butt off this entire year, and it paid off.”

Both Hayes and McElroy leave today for Portland, Ore., where they will compete Saturday at the NIKE Cross Nationals.

Boys’ basketball

The Marina High boys’ basketball team opened its 2008-09 season Monday with a 75-55 victory over Bolsa Grande in first-round action at the La Quinta Tournament in Westminster.

The Vikings ran out to a 27-5 lead after the first quarter and were never challenged. They played a second-round game Wednesday against Pacifica, but that score wasn’t available at press time.

Brendan Holmes hit four three-point baskets en route to a game-high 28 points and also collected eight rebounds. Vikings teammate Garrett James’ all-around performance included eight points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals.

“It was a good opener for us,” Marina Coach Roger Holmes said. “We really played unselfishly and with energy.

“We will need to keep improving game by game as we move through December, getting ready for the Sunset League.”

The La Quinta Tournament continues today and Friday and culminates with championship-round action Saturday.

Huntington Beach 82, Santiago 52: Huntington Beach rolled to a 25-point halftime lead on Santiago and went on to rout the Cavaliers in Monday’s opening round of the Cypress/Western Tournament at Western High in Anaheim.

Zach Kimber led all scorers with 17 points. The Oilers also received 15 and 10 points from David Swarz and Nick Nesser, respectively.

Dana Hills 48, Fountain Valley 32: Fountain Valley couldn’t overcome a 12-point first-quarter deficit against Dana Hills and fell in an opening-round game Monday at the Mission Viejo Classic. Chris Lee led the Barons with 11 points.

Both the Cypress/Western Tournament and Mission Viejo Classic continue with game action today and both conclude Saturday with championship-round play.

Today’s openers: Both Ocean View and Edison launch their seasons today. Ocean View begins play at the San Luis Obispo Tournament with a 5 p.m. first-round game against Oaks Christian. Edison, meanwhile, hosts San Clemente in a 7 p.m. tipoff in nonleague play.

? Girls’ Basketball

Edison began its new season with a bang, holding Laguna Beach to a mere seven points in a 65-7 victory in first-round play at the Century Tournament. Bonnie Samuelson led the way with 17 points. Michelle Yamasaki scored 14 points and Christina Marquette added 10 points.

Huntington Beach 67, El Modena 48: Senior Noelani Viloria poured in a game-high 25 points and freshman Maya Kennedy scored 19 as the visiting Oilers built an early lead and went on to win their season opener Tuesday.

El Toro 56, Fountain Valley 39: Helena Robel scored 17 points and LaRee Reeves netted 12, but the Barons dropped their season opener Tuesday at El Toro.

Today’s openers: Marina begins its season with a 7 p.m. road game at Foothill and Ocean View is up north at the Lompoc Tournament.