Brethren Christian (21-9) vs. Van Nuys Montclair Prep (26-0)

11 TODAY PYRAMID, LONG BEACH STATE

Brethren Christian, the fourth-place team from the Olympic League, is trying to win its first title since 1998. The Warriors have had two three-game losing streaks, both in league, but have currently won six in a row. Brethren won its quarterfinal against St. Margaret’s by three points, 43-40, while Montclair’s closest playoff victory was a 54-46 win over San Bernardino Aquinas, also in the quarterfinals. Sarah Amberry, at 6 feet 2 inches, will play a pivotal role for Brethren Christian because the hopes of Montclair Prep, which is vying for its first section title, hinge largely on two players: 5-foot-11 Eshaya Murphy and 6-1 Jasmine Wesley. The teams have a common opponent with a notable difference: Montclair defeated Long Beach St. Anthony by 16 points, and Brethren Christian won by three.

LINEUPS

Brethren Christian

G Emily Wilson, Fr.

3.0 points, 1.7 rebounds

G Liz Mack, Sr.

6.0 points, 3.1 rebounds

F Jesiree Dizon, Sr.

7.1 points, 3.0 rebounds

F Heather Spowart, Jr.

11.3 points, 10 rebounds

C Sarah Amberry, Sr.

7.5 points, 7.8 rebounds

Montclair Prep

G Jeannine Melendez, Sr.

5.3 points, 3 assists

F Marley Webb, Jr.

2.8 points, 3.7 rebounds

F Eshaya Murphy, So.

29.7 points, 17.2 rebounds

F Ciara Libaridian, Jr.

3.5 points, 3.2 rebounds

C Jasmine Wesley, Sr.

14.2 points, 11.6 rebounds