GRIFFIN SPORTS:

December 13, 2018

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GIRLS SOCCER: Los Alamitos 1, Villa Park 1

The Los Al girls rallied from a 1-0 halftime deficit to tie Villa Park in the first round of the Mater Dei Invitational in Santa Ana.

The Griffins evened the game in the 42nd minute on a corner kick from Analisa Gjonovich. After Jayden Newkirk kicked it off the keeper, sophomore defender Khalia Cathwright followed up for the goal.

Los Al returns to the pitch today at 4:30 against Hamilton, Arizona.

The comeback tho‼️‼️ pic.twitter.com/zJ26v8JCI7
— LAHSGirlsSoccer (@LAHSGirlsSoccer) December 13, 2018

GIRLS BB: Los Al 66, Valley Christian 25

Los Al ended up its two game loss streak at the Spartan Classic with a strong 66-25 win over Valley Christian.

The Griffins were again led by sophomore center/forward Lataviah Miller with 23 points and 7 rebounds, and junior point guard Sydney Gandy who had 21 pts, 9 assists, and 8 steals. Sophomore forward Sumya Evans added 12 pts and 10 rebounds.

The Griffins improved their record to 8-3 and return to the court Saturday to wrap up the Spartan Classic. Their opponent is to be determined.

BOYS BB: Loyola 66, Los Alamitos 48

The young Griffins took a hard hit in second round action at the St. John Bosci Tournament, losing 66-48 to a strong Loyola squad. Los Al fell behind early, trailing 18-7 after the first quarter and 42-17 at halftime.

Sophomore center Everett May led the Griffins with 13 points, while junior David Olcomendy scored 12.

Los Al (3-5) returns to action this afternoon against Rancho Dominguez. Game time is 4:30.

Los Alamitos boys basketball hoping that tough nonleague schedule helps when games matter

BOYS WP: Jackson Lawrence named Wave League MVP; Beckett, Nash & Chang make first team

The Boys Water Polo team passed out a passel of certificates and plaques at its recent awards banquet.

LAHS Varsity BWP and Team award winners!

MVP: Jackson Lawrence (Sr.); (shown left)
Offensive Player of the Year: Gabe Chang (soph);
Defensive Player of the Year: Otto Nash,
Coaches Award: Reilly Duncan
Most Improved (Comeback): Daniel Mori;
Most Inspirational: Beckett Millar

The Boys Water Polo team poses en masse at their end-of-season banquet earlier this week.

The 2018 Wave Conference All-League teams were also recently announced. Griffin senior Jackson Lawrence was named
Player of the Year, while making the first team were Beckett Millar, Otto Nash, and Gabe Chang; Daniel Mori and Jack Ryan made the second team.

Complete All-Wave League Teams

First Team: Beckett Millar, Los Alamitos, Sr., Otto Nash, Los Alamitos, Fr., Gabe Cheng, Los Alamitos, So., Marko Ilincic, Edison, Sr., Cameron Davidson, Edison, Sr., John Tanner Powell, Marina, Jr., Kai Fujita, Fountain Valley, Sr.

Second Team: Daniel Mori, Los Alamitos, Sr., Jack Ryan, Los Alamitos, So., Ethan Galaz, Edison, Jr., Dane Howell, Edison, Jr., Vincent Labonte, Marina, Fr., Kolby Burke, Marina, So., Drew Nordfett, Fountain Valley, Sr.