SGV/Whittier Prep Sports Zone: BASKETBALL Roundup, Thursday, Jan. 4th, 2023

Arcadia boys hoops takes over first place in the Pacific with win over Pasadena.

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Arcadia’s Jordan Dollar after scored 17 points to lead Arcadia past Pasadena. (Escarcega)

BOYS BASKETBALL

Arcadia 56, Pasadena 52: Coach Nick Wallace told anyone who would listen that his team would be markedly improved when the calendar turned to January.

So far, so good.

Jordan Dollar scored 17 points with four rebounds and three steals to lead the host Apaches past Pasadena and took over sole possession of first place in the Pacific League standings. It was Mansour Senneh who gave the Apaches their first lead late in the fourth quarter when he converted a field goal and was fouled on the play. The free throw attempt was successful which gave Arcadia a 52-50 lead.

After holding Pasadena on their next possession, Kyle Soriano converted a huge basket that essentially closed out the game at 54-50. It appeared as if Pasadena would easily capture the win as they led 27-16 in the final stages of the second quarter. Arcadia would find its offense in the third quarter and eventually tied the game at 38.

Desmond Every had a huge game for Pasadena with 23 points and Jovan Jester added another 17 points.

In another Pacific League game, Muir defeated Burroughs, 89-84.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

PACIFIC LEAGUE

Pasadena 53, Arcadia 47: Franmarie Diaz had a huge game for the Bulldogs as she scored a game-high 20 points to lead the visiting Pasadena past Arcadia. Megan Vuong added 18 points. With the win, Pasadena moved into fourth place in the league standings. Arcadia was led by Maddie Tran who scored 10 of her team-high 18 points in the second half. Addie Arenas added 11 points and Hailey Lam pitched in 10 points.

In another Pacific League game, Burroughs defeated Muir, 67-37.

La Salle 52, St. Paul 36: The Lancers bounced back from their first loss of the season to St. Anthony with a double-digit win over the host Swordsmen. Casey Higgins paced the offensive attack for La Salle with 15 points and Kaden Cortes added 12 points. Maddy Chiang chipped in another 11 points.

Other scores

Bishop Amat 63, Serra 40

Louisville 75, Flintridge Sacred Heart 30

South Hills 30, Rosemead 26

Woodbridge 54, Sonora 46

Cantwell Sacred-Heart 66, Mary Star of the Sea 16