GIRLS’ BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Tustin’s Final Shot Fails, Woodbridge Escapes With a Victory

Thursday’s Woodbridge-Tustin Sea View League game was nearly a replay of the first meeting of the year between the teams Jan. 9, when Christine Garner’s last-second 43-footer gave the Tillers an upset victory.

In the rematch, Katie Sherman’s 40-footer as time expired hit the back of the rim and Woodbridge won, 48-47, at Tustin.

Priya Vasudev’s two free throws with 14 seconds to play gave Woodbridge (14-6, 3-3) a 48-44 lead.

Shari Needham’s three-pointer with seven seconds left brought Tustin to within one. Five seconds ran off the clock before Tustin called time out. Sherman then stole the inbound pass, setting up her chance for what would have been the game-winning shot.

Gardner and Needham each had 18 for the Tillers (14-7, 4-2).

Jenny Fenton had 19 for Woodbridge and Lisa Ramos 14. Florencia Luppani handed out 12 assists.

In other Sea View League games:

Newport Harbor 48, Corona del Mar 24--Kala Ross scored 24 points and had 13 rebounds for Newport Harbor and Genevieve Evarts added 12 points for the host Sailors (13-6, 5-1).

University 65, Saddleback 23--Tara Wolff scored all 12 of her points in the first quarter as the host Trojans broke out to a 22-8 lead.

Christie Loud led University (14-6, 5-1) with 16 points and Katherine Pedersen added 10.

In the Angelus League:

Mater Dei 56, St. Joseph 20--Heather Lee scored 11 points and had 12 rebounds for Mater Dei (8-9, 3-2). Mary Medina added 11 points and seven steals for the Monarchs.

In the Empire League:

Cypress 47, Katella 37--Forward Lupe Nava helped Cypress extend its winning streak by scoring 17 points and grabbing 19 rebounds. Jessica Eggleston had 10 points for Cypress (14-4, 6-0).

El Dorado 63, Los Alamitos 36--Senior Erin Vessey had 12 points and 15 rebounds for El Dorado (15-4, 5-1). Cindy Yamasaki had 15 points for Los Alamitos.

Esperanza 48, Loara 37--Freshman Cristi Kierulff scored 12 points for visiting Esperanza (1-5).

In the Freeway League:

Fullerton 60, Sunny Hills 43--Sommer McLane had 29 points and 14 rebounds. Tiana Roberson had nine points for Fullerton (14-4, 5-1).

La Habra 64, Sonora 32--Martha Hernandez scored 18 points for La Habra (6-0 in Freeway League). Teammate Jeanette Little added 18 points.

Troy 76, Buena Park 52--Dinah Shah scored 16 points for Troy (12-5, 4-2). Melissa Masinsin had 22 points, eight rebounds and six steals for Buena Park (1-14, 0-6).

In the Olympic League:

Orange Lutheran 39, Ayala 33--Senior Becky Cole had 13 points and nine rebounds to lead Orange Lutheran (11-6, 6-1). The Lancers clamped down on Ayala, only allowing 11 points in the second half. Ayala is 3-13, 2-5.

Whittier Christian 37, Ontario Christian 36--Freshman guard Alana Kempton scored four of Whittier Christian’s six fourth quarter points as the Heralds won their first league game of the season. Joanna Guforos led Whittier Christian with 10 points.

In the Orange League:

Brea-Olinda 98, Magnolia 31--Colleen Hudson scored 13 points and had nine rebounds for the Ladycats (19-2, 6-0). Sarah Beckley added 15 points for Brea and Susan Rhodabarger scored 13.

In the Pacific Coast League:

Costa Mesa 84, Trabuco Hills 31--Junior guard Olivia DiCimilli scored 28 points to surpass the 1,500-point mark as the Mustangs improved to 15-6, 6-0. Angela Tonavanik had 11 points and Heather Robertson had nine rebounds for Costa Mesa.

Estancia 64, Laguna Beach 28--Guard Monique Sweet scored 14 points and teammate Veronica Garcia 12 for the Eagles (4-2).

Savanna 77, Anaheim 35--Stacey Aliff had 21 points and Wendy Castro 20 as the Rebels improved to 15-4, 5-1. Anaheim (0-13, 0-6) trailed 27-4 after the first quarter.