Santa Margarita Routs Newport Harbor

The Santa Margarita boys’ basketball team beat Newport Harbor handily, 80-43, Wednesday, again showing the unpredictability of the Sea View League.

“The only thing I can say, is that I don’t know what to say,” Santa Margarita Coach Jerry DeBusk said. “Last night we had to practice off campus and we had one of our worst practices, but then we come out and play like this.”

Newport Harbor (9-7, 2-2), coming off a big victory over Tustin Monday, was hampered by inconsistent shooting and 23 turnovers.

Senior forward Brian Finneran had 10 points and six rebounds in the first half, helping Santa Margarita (12-4, 4-0) to a 36-13 lead. Finneran finished with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Senior guard Brian Scoggin had 19 points and Brad Finneran added 11.

Newport Harbor’s leading scorer, Ramy Shoukry, was shut down for most of the game; he scored six of his 10 points in the fourth quarter. He also had eight rebounds.