THE PREPS : SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION II-AA GIRLS’ BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Marina Doesn’t Let History Repeat

One upset is enough for Marina, which defeated San Clemente, 67-46, in a Division II-AA girls’ basketball playoff game Saturday night at Triton Gym.

The Vikings were embarrassed earlier this season by San Clemente, 61-51. In that game, the Tritons trailed, 12-0, early in the first quarter, but came back, outscoring Marina by 32 points in the final 22 minutes.

The Vikings were not about to let it happen again.

“It was a different story,” Viking Coach Peter Bonney said. “We had good balance tonight. Last time they shot over 50%. They are good shooters, but not that good.”

The Tritons (17-11) shot only 30% Saturday night and made 14 of 27 from the free-throw line.

The Tritons lacked any type of inside game, and were outrebounded, 32-24.

Marina’s balanced attack began with junior forward Sonya Bryant, who took control in the first quarter by scoring 12 points, four of those on offensive boards.

The Vikings dominated the inside, outrebounding San Clemente, 8-3, in the first quarter. They took a 17-8 lead into the second quarter.

In the second quarter, with senior Shandy Robbins and Bryant in foul trouble, Bonney juggled his lineup. The Vikings were outscored, 10-8, and led by seven points at halftime.

In the second half, junior forward Kirsten Cappel scored 22 points and pulled down six rebounds for Marina.

“Kirsten, in the third quarter, really stepped it up with our two leading scorers out,” Bonney said. “It was a good job by all of our subs.”

Bryant finished with 18 points and six rebounds. Robbins added 15 points, six rebounds and two blocked shots.

Freshman Amanda Engle was the only player in double figures for San Clemente, scoring 15 points. Senior Heather Hollis had six rebounds for the Tritons.

Marina (20-6) will take on Ocean View (21-7) next Saturday.

In other Division II-AA games:

Huntington Beach 55, Mission Viejo 50--Julianna Castro and Renee Kimoto each scored 13 points for host Huntington Beach (16-11).

Castro also had five steals and Kimoto had eight assists. Huntington Beach will take on Riverside North in the next round.

Woodbridge 99, Rosemead 34--Erin Stovall had 19 points, Tami Weaver had 18 points and Krissy Duperron had 14 points and 18 rebounds for Woodbridge (26-1). All 14 players scored for the Warriors.

Westminster 59, Moreno Valley 52--Amber Farroux scored 17 points and Kristin Schult added 14 for host Westminster (17-10), which advances to play Mission Hills Alemany.