Orange League : Brea Rallies Past Anaheim

Brea Olinda High School warmed up for its Friday night showdown against Savanna, by routing Anaheim, 58-39, Wednesday night at Anaheim.

Despite the final score, the Wildcats had their problems, having to come back from a 19-15 halftime deficit. Brea-Olinda (7-0 and 19-4) switched from a zone to a man-to-man defense at the half and the change caused the Colonists to make only 27% of their shots over the final two quarters. Vincent Francis had six steals and nine rebounds, all in the second half, to spark the Wildcat comeback. Kevin Walker led all scorers with 16 points for the Wildcats, who play host to second-place Savanna on Friday.

BREA-OLINDA (58)--Jones 2, Francis 2, Malloy 3, Jensen 6, Barcelo 10, Fox 15, Hartshorne 2, Walker 16, Tousey 2.

ANAHEIM (39)--Buis 5, Van Alfen 8, Amador 4, Gistlinck 7, Cabral 1, Cowhig 4, Robuffo 8, Pachelo 2.

Savanna 47, Valencia 44--The Rebels hit eight of nine free throws at the end to hold off a Tiger rally at Valencia. Tim Pittman led Savanna (6-1 and 17-6) with 13 points. Ron Nakawaki led Valencia (4-3 and 12-8) with 17 points.

SAVANNA (47)--Pittman 13, Madas 11, Veale 4, Hoffman 10, Koh 4, Campbell 4, Makimoto 1.

VALENCIA (44)--Nakawaki 17, Jones 15, Adams 4, Rojo 4, Jensen 2, Larue 2.

Western 67, Magnolia 41--The Pioneers outscored the Sentinels in the second quarter, 26-6, en route to a victory at Magnolia. Troy Joseph and Chris Chase scored 13 points a piece for the Pioneers. Western (8-13 and 3-4) hosts Anaheim on Friday.