Jones Makes Impact for Littlerock, 48-41

It is Kristel Jones’ first varsity season, but the sophomore point guard is playing like a veteran for the Littlerock High girls’ basketball team.

Jones scored 18 points and had seven assists Wednesday to lead Littlerock to a 48-41 victory over Antelope Valley in a pool play game at the Valencia tournament.

“[Jones] really stepped up for us tonight,” Littlerock Coach Tom Hagre said. “She’s only a sophomore but she played like a senior.”

Karrie Miller added 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Lobos (2-1), who outscored the Antelopes, 32-19, in the second half.

Crystal McCutcheon scored 17 points and Marisela Morales added 10 for the Antelopes (2-3), who lost their second consecutive game at the tournament.

“McCutcheon was killing us in the first half,” Hagre said. “But we switched to a zone [defense] in the second half and it seemed to work.”

McCutcheon, a freshman guard, scored 13 points the first half, but only four after the break.

Valencia 73, Lancaster 64--Alissa McMurrin scored 21 points for the Vikings (4-1), who never trailed.

Kiarra Williams added 15 points and Shaleen Sayani scored 13 for Valencia.

“This is the most points we’ve given up in the two years I’ve been here,” Valencia Coach Greg Hayes said. “We’ll have to play better defense to win the tournament.”

Jolene Haywood scored a game-high 25 points with seven assists and six steals for the Eagles (1-3), who used a 27-18 third-quarter run to pull within 51-49. Candace Kirnon added 14 points for Lancaster.

Notre Dame 52, Glendale 40--Sierra Hauser-Price came off the bench to score a game-high 22 points for the Knights (2-1), who outscored Glendale, 17-4, in the fourth quarter.

Rebecca Reczek led Glendale (2-2) with 14 points and Hilary Drifill added 11 for the Dynamiters.

Glendora 48, Canyon 47--Julia Washington scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Tartans (3-0), who outscored Canyon, 23-6, in the first quarter.

Netta Garcia led the Cowboys (2-3) with 12 points, but missed a jump shot at the buzzer.

In another pool play game played Tuesday, the Cowboys defeated Antelope Valley, 56-42. The game was originally scheduled for the third round Friday.