Orange League

* Anaheim: 14-12, 8-7 in 1997. Coach: David Torres (11th year, 121-143-1). Prospects: The recovery of the Anaheim program is almost complete. The Colonists doubled their victory total in 1997 and just missed their first playoff berth since 1990. To reach the playoffs, Torres, who has only three returning pitchers, will need all-leaguer Dan Millhouse (2-0), Larry Clawson (3-4, 3.81 ERA) and Juston Sanudo (1-0, 3.51) to keep opposing batters in check while the offense manufactures runs.

GIRLS' BASKETBALL * Daviyonne Weathersby, Valencia: The Cal State Fullerton-bound guard reached double digits in two offensive categories for the second consecutive game, totaling 17 points and 10 assists in a 55-52 upset over No. 9 Newhall Hart in a Foothill League game. BOYS' SOCCER * Yura Movsisyan, Pasadena: Scored three goals in a 4-2 Pacific League victory over Glendale Hoover, including a corner kick that curved into the far side of the goal.

In other Orange League games: Brea-Olinda 89, Anaheim 16--Jinelle Williams scored 27 points and Cathy Lewis had 12 points to lead visiting Brea-Olinda (20-1, 7-0). The halftime score was 48-5. Valencia 57, Western 29--Forward Sommer McLaine scored 21 points and center Heather Kidd added 19 for Valencia (15-7, 6-1). Host Valencia took an 11-4 lead and led, 26-11, at halftime.

Anaheim Western controlled the clock Thursday night against Brea Olinda. The Pioneers just couldn't control Steve Stagnaro and Manuel Gutierrez. Stagnaro passed for 133 yards and two touchdowns in the first half and Gutierrez rushed for 104 yards and three touchdowns in the second as the Wildcats defeated Western, 40-25, in an Orange League game at Western High.

Savanna 42, Anaheim 14--Jason Brown scored four touchdowns to lead Savanna (7-2, 2-2). Chris Hutton and Josh Cunningham added touchdowns for the Rebels. Alex Keller and Jalani Parham scored in the first and second quarters for visiting Anaheim (0-9, 0-4).

Dennis Burbank, a senior center who averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds for Valencia High School, has been named the Orange League's most valuable player by league coaches. Tiger Coach Ray Rodriguez, who guided Valencia to the league tri-championship with Brea-Olinda and Magnolia, was named coach of the year. Magnolia, which advanced to the quarterfinals of the Southern Section 3-A playoffs, placed three players on the first team.

Rivalry end: Placentia Valencia Coach Mike Marrujo has already set his schedule for 2002, and when asked if he's disappointed to see the annual game against Brea Olinda end next season when the schools go into separate leagues, Marrujo said, "Not really." * Valencia's coach of 21 years was shocked to learn that Brea and Valencia have played for 67 consecutive years, the longest streak in Orange County and certainly one of the longest in Southern California.

In the Empire League: No. 9 Cypress 6, Kennedy 5--Chad Halbert (4-1) gave up three hits and struck out eight for host Cypress (17-7, 8-5). Katella 4, Loara 0--David Hanger (4-1) pitched a two-hitter and Keith Smith had two RBIs for the Knights (17-7, 10-3). In the Freeway League: Troy 4, No. 4 Sonora 2--Adam Manassero (4-7) pitched a five-hitter and had three RBIs for host Troy (10-13, 5-8). Jacob Mendrin had a two-run double in the third for Sonora (21-3, 12-1).

Anaheim Coach: James Steen 2000 record: 12-9 League record: 3-7 Six starters are back, but junior pitcher Jessica Lampton will miss at least half the season because of knee surgery. Junior third baseman Alana Washington and shortstop Mayra Pelayo are the best of the returning players. Both girls could be pitching this year too. Other returners are catcher Fatima Placentia and outfielders Priscilla Rodridguez and Itzel Martinez.