Redondo’s girls basketball team got off to a flying start in the Battle at the Beach tournament as the host team recorded an impressive 64-42 win against Fairfax.
Lane Arkangel scored a team-high 14 points while Anna Johnson added 12 points and Taylor Hirn contributed seven points.
Coach Marcelo Enriquez’s Sea Hawk squad lost to Harvard-Westlake 45-38 in the second round Wednesday.
Redondo will play the loser of Wednesday’s contest between Millikan and Mater Dei Friday at 3:30 p.m. on Court 1. The winner of that game will play for 5th place Saturday at 1:30 p.m. while the loser for 7th place at the same time on Court 2.
Mira Costa’s injury-riddled team had a tough opening game of its season falling to Serra 69-48 in the first round of the tournament.
The Mustangs dropped to the consolation brackets and defeated Bishop Montgomery 39-33 on Wednesday. Allie Navarette scored 15 [points and Lauren Chao added 14 points in the win.
Mira Costa advances to face the winner between Centennial/Corona and North Torrance Friday at 6:30 p.m. on Court 2. The winner will play for the Consolation Championship Saturday at 4:30 p.m. The loser will play for 11th place at 12 p.m. on Saturday.
Mira Costa follows the tournament with a home game against El Segundo at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Battle at the Beach action concludes Saturday with the championship game slated for 7:30 p.m. For times and brackets, visit seahawkhoops.com.
