Champion Waves silence Rockets by 2

The Newport Beach Waves, ages 13-14, defeated the El Toro Rockets,

44-42, in the first game of the championship bracket in National

Junior Basketball action.

Zak Maurer-Erickson grabbed a rebound off a missed free throw and

scored the tying basket with 11 seconds to go. Andrew McDonald then

intercepted the Rockets’ inbound pass, was fouled and made two free

throws for the winning margin.

Max Haase and Cameron Chase each scored 10 points for the Waves,

the league champions.

Harlan Webster made two critical baskets in the final quarter

while Youssef Farfan and Travis Sorensen came off the bench to add

solid play for the short-handed Waves.

Maurer-Erickson led all scorers with 12 points and added 20

rebounds.

Waves smother Fullerton

* The Newport Beach Waves defeated Fullerton, 36-24.

David Dalton led all scorers with 22 points while Cameron Chase

made eight steals to go with 10 points.

Max Haase scored eight points while Harlan Webster added five

points.

Travis Sorenson demonstrated tremendous ball-handling skills and

Youseff Farfan played well until leaving the game with a knee injury.

Zak Maurer-Erickson grabbed 15 rebounds. The Waves played the bulk

of the last period with only four players on the floor.

Coach Scott Stucki praised the players for their stamina and

adaptability.