IRVINE — Larissa Robles scored 25 points with five assists to lead the Sonora women’s basketball team to a 59-46 victory over Woodbridge in a nonleague game Friday night at Woodbridge High.
Sonora (8-0), ranked No. 8 in Orange County, will face Woodbridge (5-3) again on Monday in the Sunny Hills Showcase.
Sonora’s Larissa Robles, right, momentarily loses control of the ball after Woodbridge’s Addison Nguyen, left, gets her hands on the ball during a non-league basketball game in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Woodbridge’s Milan Heisdorf, left, tries to get around Sonora’s Mia Chavarin during a non-league basketball game in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Liana Hwang of Sonora moves in to score a basket against Woodbridge in a non-league basketball game in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Hana Watanabe of Woodbridge, right, bypasses Natalie Robles of Sonora during a non-league basketball game in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Woodbridge’s Maddie Yasui, right, slams the ball off Sonora’s Larissa Robles during a non-league basketball game in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Woodbridge’s Hana Watanabe, left, looks to pass the ball around Sonora’s Natalie Robles, right, during a non-league basketball game in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Mia Chavarin of Sonora shoots against Woodbridge to score during a non-league basketball game in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Sonora’s Natalie Robles, center, shields the ball as Woodbridge’s Hana Watanabe, left, and Addison Nguyen pressure during a non-league basketball game in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, collaborating photographer)
Sonora’s Mia Chavarin, center, controls a rebound past Woodbridge’s Milan Heisdorf, right, during a non-league basketball game in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Woodbridge’s Teagan Burrus reaches out for a rebound against Sonora during a non-league basketball game in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Sonora’s Larissa Robles, left, steals the ball from Woodbridge’s Elizabeth Yasui, right, during a non-league basketball game in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Larissa Robles of Sonora attempts to rebound against Woodbridge during a non-league basketball game in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Sonora’s Larissa Robles, left, lines up between Woodbridge’s Hana Watanabe, center, and Elizabeth Yasui, right, to maintain control of the ball during a non-league basketball game in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Photographer Contributor)
Woodbridge coach Keith Clarkson talks to Elizabeth Yasui during a non-league basketball game against Sonora in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Sonora coach Melissa Barajas watches her players during a non-league basketball game against Woodbridge in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Sonora coach Melissa Barajas reacts after a good play during a non-league basketball game against Woodbridge in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Sonora’s Larissa Robles scored 25 points in a 59-46 win over Woodbridge on Friday, December 9. (Photo by Manny Alvarez, contributor)
“We had to play good defence,” Robles said. “We had to stay calm in attack and take care of the ball. We had to adjust our screens to get by with a lot of threes. I had to push myself tonight. I didn’t want to lose this game. »
Woodbridge was without star forward Lexi Gadea, who was out with the flu. His status for Monday’s rematch is questionable.
Without Gadea, Hana Watanabe took charge and led the Warriors with 24 points.
Sonora, who led by eight at halftime, took control in the second half, leading as far as 22 points thanks to their defensive play.
“We’re really proud of our kids for their defensive effort,” Sonora coach Melissa Barajas said. “We know Woodbridge is a very tough team and they have some very good shooters. Teagan Burrus can attack and she’s great on the boards. She was a priority for us as well as stopping Hana Watanabe. I think we did a very good job in the second half.
Burrus had five points and seven rebounds for Woodbridge while Milan Heisdorf added five points and six rebounds.
Maddie Yasui scored six points for the Warriors.
Kiana Graham scored 17 points for the Raiders.
Robles pushed the Raiders ahead in the second half, scoring nine of his points in the third quarter.
“She’s one of our best players,” Graham said. “She has always been a leader for us. This is how we go through our matches.
Natalie Robles added nine points with five assists for Sonora.
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