The Aliso Niguel Wolverines played St. Margaret’s High School on Jan 27. The game was extremely close with the Wolverines winning by only four points. The ending score was 58-54. This game would mark the beginning of a win streak for the Wolverines.
The Wolverines played El Toro High School and won 62-44, making their record 20-7 for the season so far. The Wolverines were expected to win as they are ranked 204th, while El Toro is 502nd. The game went smoothly for the boys due to their quality performance. From their last three games the point totals have increased and they are getting more consistent with their shots. Currently, the team averages an 11 point lead in their games.
The boys basketball team recently played against Mission Viejo High School on Feb 1. They won the game 80-43, which was a secure and well-earned victory for the Wolverines. They won every single quarter of the game which was why there was a large gap in the two scores. The basketball boys were expected to win again with the Diablos, who ranked at 559th. The win against Mission Viejo High School means that the Aliso Niguel basketball team won four out of their last five games. Also increasing their point score totals again. Preparing them to battle it out against Corona Del Mar High School in their first round of CIF.
The Wolverines had their first and last CIF game on Feb 7. They came into the game with a four win streak and a record of 21-7 for Aliso Niguel and 22-6 for Corona Del Mar High School. Both teams did great on defense, stealing the ball many times from each other. However, Corona Del Mar High School had more momentum and came out scoring from the beginning of the game. They had a 20-point lead at halftime and maintained their lead to the end. The Wolverines did start catching up, with Garrett Trayer scoring multiple lay-ups. Corona Del Mar ended up winning 67-36.
Team Captain Mozamel Hamid (12) exclaimed, “I’m really proud of our team this season and how hard we fought despite all our injuries and setbacks. Losing in the playoffs was disappointing, but getting 21 wins and winning two tournaments was a testament to how hard we worked and I’m glad it went the way it did.”
It was a hard game as it marked the end of the season for boys basketball.
Garrett Trayer (12), team captain reported that “the season was really great. Winning 21 games is very hard and our team was able to accomplish that which is special. The last game was very hard to be honest, they were a very good team and we knew we had to play very well to beat them, and they outplayed us overall. But this team is super special, we love being around each other and all share a special bond so it sucks that the season had to come to an end.”
Overall, the Wolverines are ranked 220 in California and 51 in California Division 2. They were also second place in the Sea View League. The team is now preparing for and getting ready to do better next season.
