Mira Costa, Redondo face battles in second half of Bay League competition
Sophomore midfielder Mandy McKeegan scored twice to propel Mira Costa past Peninsula in a 2-1 battle. The Mustangs enter the second round of Bay League competition in first place. Photo The first half of the Bay League season concluded early this week and the boys and girls basketball and soccer teams are scrambling for berths in the CIF Southern Section playoffs. The four teams meet each other Tuesday in what will be vital games in the postseason race. Boys Basketball Leuzinger (16-5, 5-0) went undefeated in the first half of the Bay League season, defeating host Redondo 62-53 Tuesday. Redondo’s Derek Biale recorded a game-high 26 points, including six 3-pointers, but it wasn’t enough for the Sea Hawks who begin the second half with road games against Peninsula Friday and rival Mira Costa next Tuesday. West (15-6, 4-1) is in second place followed by Peninsula (14-6, 3-2), Mira Costa (15-6, 2-3), Redondo (9-11, 1-4) and Palos Verdes (6-15, 0-5). Mira Costa remained in the playoff race with a 50-40 home victory over Palos Verdes Tuesday. Justin Strings recorded 21 points and 10 rebounds, Cole Feaster added 13 points and four assists and Max Watson contributed eight points and 10…
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