The Griffins advanced to the 5th Place championship game of the Beach Bash tournament with a 63-57 win over Redondo Union Thursday afternoon.
Los Al’s leading scorer was Tyler Matthews with 22 points and Jake Petroff chipped in 12 points. Los Al plays Pacifica Christian on Saturday in their final game in the CDM Beach Bash
Tournament brackets originally had the Griffins matching up against Edison, a Sunset league opponent, but as is often the case, when tourney championships are not on the line, schedules are adjusted to play teams, not from your league.
WRESTLING
The Los Al Boys Varsity Wrestling squad competes this weekend at the Mann Classic, the first major tournament of the wrestling season in Orange County. It will be held Friday and Saturday at Marina High School. The double-elimination, 40-competitor bracketed tournament features some of the top competitors in the state.
The Girls JV Wrestling squad travels to Mater Dei on Saturday for a match against the Monarchs.
GIRLS WATER POLO
Griffins Girls Water Polo continues play in the Villa park Classic today after winning a pair of contests at home yesterday, since the Los Al pool is one of the four host pools, thanks to its wonderful new aquatics facility.
The Griffins opened the tourney with a 22-1 over Troy HS, and followed that up with a 17-7 over Dos Pueblos.
The team continues play today at the Griffin pool, taking on a strong ML King squad from Riverside, at 4pm. The pool will also be host to Saturday’s championship round, featuring the Top 8 teams.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Girls Basketball, currently ranked No. 25 in OC, put their 6-1 record on the line with a home match against Canyon tomorrow afternoon.
The Los Al Varsity Ice Hockey team will play Damien High on Friday at 5pm at the Great Park Ice Arena in Irvine. The Griffin Varsity current sports a 6-4 record, fifth best in the 12-team conference.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Girls Volleyball held their end of season banquet last night with 40 players being recognized as Scholar-Athletes. Tori Aspurez was named the varsity Griffin Award winner.
The 2021 season ended with last nights banquet. 40 players were recognized as Scholar Athletes. Tori Aspurez was named the varsity Griffin Award winner. pic.twitter.com/6RoOii6nYZ
— Los Al Volleyball (@LOSALvolleyball) December 9, 2021
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