O.C. TOP 10
(Records through Sunday)
1. Mater Dei, 19-2
Strength in numbers. Nine different Monarchs scored in the team’s 14-point win over No. 5 Orange Lutheran last Thursday.
2. Brea Olinda, 16-2
Reili Richardson is averaging 22-plus points a night during Brea’s current 10-game win streak.
3. Troy, 14-5
The Warriors rebounded after a loss to Brea Olinda with double-digit wins over Sonora, Buena Park and Redondo Union.
4. Fairmont Prep, 15-4
Last week’s road win over No. 6 Orangewood Academy puts the Huskies in the San Joaquin League driver’s seat.
5. Orange Lutheran, 16-4
The Lancers travel to Santa Margarita on Tuesday before hosting Sierra Canyon on Saturday.
6. Orangewood Academy, 14-5
The Spartans five straight losses have all come against teams named to the Open Division watch list.
7. Los Alamitos, 15-5
The Griffins have won their four Sunset League game’s by an average margin of 34 points.
8. Huntington Beach, 17-5
Currently recuperating with an 11-day layoff, the Oilers return to the court Friday against Marina.
9. Santa Margarita, 13-6
The Eagles will play No. 5 Orange Lutheran for the first time since last year’s loss in the 3A finals.
10. Foothill, 16-4
The Knights will get a crack at No. 2 Brea Olinda at home Tuesday night in a critical Crestview League showdown.
Contact the writer: kconnolly@ocregister.com
