Girls Roundup : Swanson Leads Costa Mesa Past Saddleback

Costa Mesa High School Coach Paul Kahn figured he had nothing to lose Tuesday night. His team had trailed Saddleback the entire game and entering the fourth quarter the Mustangs were behind by seven points.

Because Costa Mesa’s main problem had been poor shooting, Kahn moved sophomore forward Stephanie Swanson outside at the off-guard position. She usually plays near the key.

Swanson scored 10 points in the fourth as the Mustangs rallied past the Roadrunners, 46-43, in Sea View League action at Costa Mesa.

Swanson totaled 21 points for Costa Mesa (6-2, 8-8). Monica Walton had 21 points for Saddleback (2-6).

In other Sea View League action:

Woodbridge 100, Laguna Beach 17--The Warriors cracked the 100-point mark for the first time in school history when reserve Diana Zilko made a free throw with no time remaining. Woodbridge (8-0, 17-3) had six players score in double figures, led by center Sharon Lyon and forward Kelly Causey, who each scored 17. Kelly Ann Wilson led the Warriors in rebounds with 14.

Corona del Mar 51, Newport Harbor 42--Fran Wynn scored 23 points and had 7 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the Sea Kings. K.C. Jones added 15 points and Michelle Willard had 15 rebounds for Corona del Mar (7-1). Newport Harbor (4-4) was led by Sue Shriner’s 18 points. Kristen Drage added 13.

In South Coast League action:

Mission Viejo 83, Dana Hills 38--Four Diablo players scored in double figures. Michelle Reid and Debbi Drake led all scorers with 18 points, Lori Totosz had 16 and Colleen Kelly added 14. Mission Viejo improved its record to 6-0 in league play. Laura Dowdy had 13 points for Dana Hills (3-4).

El Toro 68, Irvine 45--Jennifer Uecke scored 22 points and Cathy Nickel and Vicki Mallet added 16 and 15 points, respectively, to lead the Chargers. Shelly Moceri had 19 points for Irvine (3-4, 5-10).

In Angelus League action:

Mater Dei 70, Bishop Amat 38--Mary Gainey scored 24 points and Geri Gainey and Noelle Manfre each scored 13 for the Monarchs.

Manfre also had 12 steals as Mater Dei (5-0, 18-3) finished the first round of league undefeated.

In Century League action:

Santa Ana Valley 44, Villa Park 26--The Falcons were led by junior forwards Cathy Smith (15 points), Tamika Bell (12 points) and junior guard Roelyn Crain (10 points). Bell led the team with 12 rebounds, Crain had 10. Kelly Stephenson had 11 points for Villa Park (1-8).

Foothill 95, Santa Ana 31--The Knights set a school record for points--breaking a record of 89 points that had been set the last time the teams met. Twins Jennifer and Jill Osur led Foothill (9-0, 18-3) with 20 points each. Jennifer also had 12 assists and 8 rebounds. Center Chris McFerson had 8 rebounds and 19 points and forward Stacey Barnes added 14 points.

Orange 47, Canyon 45--Rosa Garibay hit a 12-foot shot with 18 seconds left to win the game for the Panthers (8-1). Garibay ended the game with 12 points, Orange’s Suzette Sargeant led all scorers with 17. Angie Nelson led Canyon (5-4) with 13 points.

In Empire League action:

Loara 52, El Dorado 36--Center Shanna Beer scored 21 points and as the Saxons took sole possession of second place. The win improved Loara’s record to 7-2 in league play while El Dorado fell to third place with a 6-3 mark. Junior forward Jill Matyuch had 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Golden Hawks.

Kennedy 69, Katella 42--Senior center Janelle Frese scored 23 points and had 13 rebounds to lead the the Fighting Irish (6-3, 12-6). Ursula Lovely and Jawanni Cousett eached added 16. Katella’s Julie Standering scored 12 points and Becky Waytana had 11.

Esperanza 74, Pacifica 21--Junior guard Sharon Warmus and senior forward Heidi Olson each had 16 for the Aztecs who improved to 9-0 in league. All five Esperanza starters scored in double figures, Laura Jones scored 14 points and Charisse Simon and Jennifer LaPaglia each had 12. Pacifica is 0-9.

In Freeway League action:

Fullerton 79, Sonora 37--Fullerton’s Pam Fritch led all scorers with 20 points, and had 13 rebounds. Sandra Williams added 17 points for the Indians (5-0). Vicki Silava had 12. Sonora is 2-2.

In Orange League action:

Brea-Olinda 72, Valencia 35--Sophomore forward Carrie Egan lead the Wildcats with 17 points and Jodi Kleber added 15 points and 8 rebounds to lead Brea-Olinda (20-0, 5-0). Valencia was led by Angela Granger and Stacey Blank who scored 10 points apiece.

Magnolia 51, Anaheim 44--Michelle Carter scored 23 points for the Sentinels. Magnolia is 1-4, 6-10.