949-295-0715 thewellfit . com Pavilions Center , North Laguna
8 lagunabeachindy . com FEBRUARY 9 , 2024
Sports / Schools
SUBMISSIONS WELCOME BY 5 PM TUESDAY
By Frank Aronoff | LB Indy
WINTER SPORTS UPDATE
BOYS BASKETBALL ( 12-16 , 1-5- 3rd Place – Tie Sunset Wave League ) The Breakers season of promise ended on another disappointing fade as the squad lost 73-72 in double overtime to Huntington Beach on Feb . 1 at Dugger Gym . Following a familiar script , the team had a lead late in the fourth period but lost the advantage , forcing the two extra periods . Five games this season were lost with single-digit deficits . The loss to Huntington snapped a nine-game winning streak against the Oilers , who had last beaten Laguna in 2017 .
In this contest , Dylan McEachern had 23 points , Sam Burchi 17 points and Jack Halvorson 16 . For the season , McEachern ended with 590 points scored – sixth best in 90 basketball seasons . Dylan ’ s 21.1 season scoring average ranks eleventh alltime- just behind Clyde Cook ( 1953 ).
GIRLS BASKETBALL ( 7-21 , 1-5 – 3rd Place – Tie Sunset Wave League )
The season concluded on Jan . 31 with another close loss , this time to Marina 43-32 , as the Breakers could
Laguna Beach wrestlers 2024 CIF qualifiers and alternates ( from left to right ): Armen Azadozi , James Kramer , Barron Zepeda , Sasha Walshe , Jackson Lawsky , John Rivas , Dylan Delmaro and Caedman Welch . Photo courtesy of LBHS Wrestling
not catch the Vikings ( 6-0 , 19-8 ). Individual game statistics were not available .
seven seasons . Laguna finished with their best league record in ten years and just missed out on a share of the conference title with Huntington ( 4-1-1 ).
Breakers opened their D-5 playoff run at Crean Lutheran ( 12-4-3 ) this past Wednesday , and a win would have them either hosting Fairmont
Based on common opponents , the Crean-Laguna match is a tossup . Coach Andy Thomas is 15-4-1 in the playoffs with three titles .
2024 Scoring Leaders : 10 – Julian Reichel , 7 – Max Garner , Jax Hutcheon , 3 – Dylan Petrie-Norris
GIRLS SOCCER ( 9-7-2 , 2-3-1 – 3rd Place Sunset Wave League )
Hayes Frith scored twice , and Sanae Mitsuka added a score as Laguna defeated Fountain Valley 3-0 on Jan . 31 at Laguna to conclude the 2024 season . Laguna ’ s CIF Division had 35 automatic qualifying teams , so no at-large slots were available this year . The team ’ s overall record under rookie coach Max Woodruff was the best in seven seasons and the squad also won their Best of the West tournament division . Final Season Scoring Leaders : 3 Goals : Sydney Ford , Hayes Frith , Sanae Mitsuka
GIRLS WATER POLO ( 16-11 , 5-1 |
|
BOYS SOCCER ( 7-12-1 , 4-2-0 – 2nd Place Sunset Wave League )
Julian Reichel scored to lift Laguna to a 1-0 victory over Fountain Valley on Jan . 31 at the Baron ’ s field and
|
– Sunset Surf Co-Champions )
Breakers opened the top Open
Division playoffs on Thursday , Feb . 8 at the Monarch ’ s pool . If the Breakers win , the semifinals will be next
|
send the Breakers to the playoffs for only the second time in the past |
Prep ( 13-1 ) or playing at Foothill
Tech ( 6-6-3 ) on Friday , Feb . 9 .
|
SPORTS , PAGE 17 |
Treat your loved one this Valentine ' s Day . Indulge in a gastronomic love affair with our Italian dishes for that perfect date . Reserve your table now . IT ' S A DATE !
THE WELL FITNESS
Laguna ' s Finest Gym UV Light Air Purification
Call Today for a FREE One Week Membership
220 Beach Street , Laguna Beach 949-497-2600 Open Wed-Sun 5:00pm-8:30pm
234 Forest Avenue , Laguna Beach 949-497-8222 Open everyday 11:30am-9:00pm
949-295-0715 thewellfit . com Pavilions Center , North Laguna