Basketball

La Salle Advances to Title Game of La Salle Winter Classic Thanks to Thursday’s 56-18 Victory Over Immaculate Heart

Dec 22 2022 12:49:28

Girls Basketball:

Make it 14 in a row.

La Salle extended its 2022-23 season-opening win streak to 14 games after Wednesday’s 56-18 victory over Immaculate Heart.

The win advances the Lancers to the championship game of their own La Salle Winter Classic tonight (Thursday) at 7 against Saugus.

But back to Wednesday.

Audrey Chen led all scorers with 14 points and Casey Higgins chipped in with 12.

Reese Wong finished with nine points, and Kaden Cortes’ six points came on a pair of 3-pointers.

Priscilla Hidalgo, Isabella Majetti and Nora Ito had four points apiece to lead Immaculate Heart.

Up next: La Salle will meet Saugus (6-5) tonight (Thursday) for the tournament title.

The tip is set for 7.

In the third-place game at 5:30, Holy Martyrs takes on Flintridge Prep.

Box Score:
IH: 6-2-4-6-(18)
LS: 17-14-18-7-(56)

Immaculate Heart scoring: Priscilla Hidalgo 4, Isabella Majetti 4, Nora Ito 4, Camille Glover 3, Leila Murphy 2, Lailene Palma 1

La Salle scoring: Audrey Chen 14, Casey Higgins 12, Reese Wong 9, Kaden Cortes 6, Avery Ward 4, Julianne Tan 4, Catherin De Los Reyes 3, Ellie Chen 2, Aliyah Casas 2,

Records: Immaculate Heart (3-6); La Salle (14-0)

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