Dana Hills

Salt Creek Beach served as the battleground between rivals Laguna Beach and Dana Hills high schools Thursday morning for the final team competition of the season. The last time these two teams met was in October, when Laguna had taken undefeated Dana Hills’ powerful men’s shortboard division in a noteworthy and exciting upset. Both share Salt Creek as their “home court” for practice and competition, so bragging rights were definitely on the line as many of these competitors see each other out in the lineup daily.

The Laguna Beach High boys’ water polo team held on for a close win over visiting Dana Hills on Tuesday, winning, 14-13, in a nonleague match. Laguna took the lead in the first quarter, 4-2, but Dana Hills rallied to tie the score at 6 by the half. Laguna came back in the third quarter to score six more goals to take a three-goal lead. Laguna Coach Ethan Damato said his team was just happy to find a way to win after they suffered a 16-12 loss to Villa Park in their opening game of the season on Sept.

An early season showdown awaits the Laguna Beach High boys’ basketball team tonight when the Breakers host Dana Hills at 7 p.m. at Dugger Gym. Laguna, 4-1, will be going up against an undefeated Dana Hills team. The Dolphins come to campus sporting a 5-0 record, recording easy wins over Fountain Valley, San Juan Hills, Woodbridge, Mission Viejo and most recently, Laguna Hills on Tuesday. They have a pair of 6-foot-4 junior forwards in Kyle Johnson and Nick Kaspar and a 6-foot-8 center in senior Justin Griffe.

In a game that had several twists and turns, needed extra time to decide and went down to a few frantic seconds, the Laguna Beach High boys' basketball team discovered something about itself in the early stages of the season: its resilience. Laguna withstood a late rally in regulation by visiting Dana Hills, then came up with big plays in overtime, to clip the Dolphins, 67-65, in a nonleague game Wednesday at Dugger Gym. The Breakers showed their moxie after letting a seven-point lead evaporate in the final 67 seconds of regulation, twice fell behind in overtime, yet went on to win their fourth game to improve to 4-2. The game was the home opener of the 2012-13 season for the Breakers.

It's the little things that tend to make the difference. Just ask the Laguna Beach High boys' volleyball team which has turned its concentration to the minute areas of its game plan. Aware that they are moving toward a possible Orange Coast League championship, the Breakers took care of league business Tuesday by scoring a 25-15, 25-16, 25-19 sweep at Saddleback. The win over the Roadrunners (2-4 in league) started the second half of the league schedule for the Breakers, who upped their league mark to 6-0. Middle blocker Maxx McCarter had eight kills, outside hitter Weston Barnes had eight kills, libero Jake Hexberg had six kills and 14 digs, and setter Grifan Fair had 23 assists.

Friday CIF Football (7 p.m.) Laguna at Garden Grove (Southern Division semifinals) Monday Boys' Basketball (6:15 p.m.) Laguna vs. Savanna (Godinez Tournament) Girls' JV Basketball (5:30 p.m.) Corona del Mar at Laguna Tuesday Girls' Soccer (4:45 p.m.) Tustin at Laguna JV Girls' Soccer (3:15 p.m.) Tustin at Laguna Boys' Basketball (TBA) Laguna at Godinez Tournament Wednesday Girls' Water Polo (4:15 p.m.) Dana Hills at Laguna JV Water Polo (5:15 p.m.)

TODAY Girls' Volleyball (TBA) CIF Championships (at Cypress College) SATURDAY Girls' Volleyball (TBA) CIF Championships (at Cypress College) MONDAY Girls' Tennis (10 a.m.) CIF Championships (at Claremont Club) TUESDAY Girls' Water Polo (3 p.m.) La Habra/Brea at Laguna (scrimmage) JV Water Polo (3 p.m.) La Habra/Brea at Laguna (scrimmage) Frosh/Soph Polo (3 p.m.) La Habra/Brea at Laguna (scrimmage)

TODAY Football (7 p.m.) Palos Verdes at Laguna MONDAY Girls' Volleyball (6 p.m.) (scrimmages) Santa Ana at Laguna JV Volleyball (4:30 p.m.) Santa Ana at Laguna Frosh/Soph Volley (4:30) Santa Ana at Laguna TUESDAY Boys' Water Polo (3:15 p.m.) Laguna vs. Foothill/Riverside Poly (at Riverside Poly High) Frosh/Soph Polo (3:15 p.m.) Laguna vs. Foothill/Riverside Poly (at Riverside Poly High)

TODAY Girls? Tennis (3:15 p.m.) Laguna at St. Margaret?s JV Tennis (3:15 p.m.) St. Margaret?s at Laguna Boys? Water Polo (TBA) Laguna at Villa Park JV Water Polo (TBA) Laguna at Villa Park Frosh/Soph Water Polo (TBA) Laguna at Villa Park Football (7 p.m.) Laguna vs. Corona del Mar (at Newport Harbor High) ? SATURDAY Cross-Country (TBA) Laguna at Laguna Hills Invite Girls?

It's the little things that tend to make the difference. Just ask the Laguna Beach High boys' volleyball team which has turned its concentration to the minute areas of its game plan. Aware that they are moving toward a possible Orange Coast League championship, the Breakers took care of league business Tuesday by scoring a 25-15, 25-16, 25-19 sweep at Saddleback. The win over the Roadrunners (2-4 in league) started the second half of the league schedule for the Breakers, who upped their league mark to 6-0. Middle blocker Maxx McCarter had eight kills, outside hitter Weston Barnes had eight kills, libero Jake Hexberg had six kills and 14 digs, and setter Grifan Fair had 23 assists.

Friday Baseball (3:15 p.m.) Laguna at Estancia JV Baseball (3:15 p.m.) Estancia at Laguna Saturday JV Baseball (11 a.m.) Laguna at Vista Murrieta Tournament — Monday Softball (4 p.m.) Calvary Chapel at Laguna — Tuesday Boys' Golf (2:30 p.m.) Laguna vs. Dana Hills (at El Niguel GC) JV Golf (3 p.m.) San Juan Hills vs. Laguna (at Ben Browns GC) Baseball (3:15 p.m.) Laguna at Saddleback JV Baseball (3:15 p.m.)

The Laguna Beach High boys' and girls' track and field teams each were victorious in their final Orange Coast League competition before heading into spring break. The Laguna girls team glided past host Estancia, 65-25, while the boys, 101-24, over the Eagles on March 27. Both Breakers teams improved to 2-0 in league. Event winners for the Laguna girls were: Tessa Hopper (100 meters); Brielle Budroe (200 meters, 1,600 meters); Johana Abarca (400 meters); Katie Greydon (800 meters)

The Laguna Beach High boys' tennis team went to 2-0 against Orange Coast League competition on Tuesday by taking a 13-5 match from host Costa Mesa. Matt Meisberger swept (6-0, 6-1, 6-0), Noah Radach won two games (6-3, 4-6, 6-0), and Jeff Spitz scored one point (2-6, 0-6, 6-2) in singles action. Costa Mesa defaulted the second and third lines in doubles play, giving all three Laguna teams two wins: Oliver Nasiell/Ryan Gee (4-6, 6-0 def., 6-0 def.); Andrew Koumas/Jared Boetes (4-6, 6-0, 6-0)

In a game that had several twists and turns, needed extra time to decide and went down to a few frantic seconds, the Laguna Beach High boys' basketball team discovered something about itself in the early stages of the season: its resilience. Laguna withstood a late rally in regulation by visiting Dana Hills, then came up with big plays in overtime, to clip the Dolphins, 67-65, in a nonleague game Wednesday at Dugger Gym. The Breakers showed their moxie after letting a seven-point lead evaporate in the final 67 seconds of regulation, twice fell behind in overtime, yet went on to win their fourth game to improve to 4-2. The game was the home opener of the 2012-13 season for the Breakers.

Friday Girls Soccer (TBA) Laguna at Ocean View Classic Girls' Basketball (6 p.m.) Sage Hill at Laguna Boys' Soccer (6:30 p.m.) Dana Hills at Laguna JV Soccer (4:45 p.m.) Dana Hills at Laguna Frosh/Soph Soccer (3:15 p.m.) Dana Hills at Laguna Boys' Basketball (TBA) Laguna at Godinez Tournament Frosh/Soph Basketball (TBA) Laguna at Dana Hills Tournament Saturday Girls' Soccer (TBA) Laguna at Ocean View Classic Boys' Basketball (TBA)

Friday Boys' Water Polo (TBA) Laguna at Steve Pal Tournament Frosh/Soph Water Polo (TBA) Laguna at Newport Harbor Tournament Football (7 p.m.) Godinez at Laguna * Saturday Boys' Water Polo (TBA) Laguna at Steve Pal Tournament Frosh/Soph Water Polo (TBA) Laguna at Newport Harbor Tournament * Tuesday Boys' Water Polo (4 p.m.) Laguna at El Toro JV Water Polo (5 p.m.) Laguna at El Toro Frosh/Soph Water Polo (3:15 p.m.)

The Laguna Beach High boys' water polo team did quite well for itself in the past week, despite facing some stiff competition. Laguna started the three-game stretch Oct. 4 against Dana Hills, the No. 7-ranked team in Division 1. The Breakers, ranked fifth in CIF Southern Section Division 2, survived a three-overtime, nonleague thriller against the Dolphins and won, 11-10. They came back Tuesday to take on Foothill, the second-ranked team in Division 2, and knocked off the Knights, 10-7.