California High School Basketball - Chavez nudges Waverly
December 4, 2021: Pasadena, CA 91105 Chavez Eagles (San Fernando, CA) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Waverly Ravens (Pasadena, CA), 67-62 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Chavez upgrades its record to 2-2 on the season. The Eagles travel to Monroe (North Hills, CA) to clash with the Vikings in a East Valley bout on Monday, December 6. The Vikings go into the bout with a record of 0-1.
Next up, the Ravens clash with the Whittier Christian Heralds (La Habra, CA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 7. Waverly will attempt to upgrade on its 0-5 season record. The Heralds go into the bout with a 5-2 record after their 72-48 non-league loss to Dominguez (Compton, CA).
Fourth Quarter
Chavez bounced back after losing two straight games with a strong team effort rallying from an early 12-point deficit thanks to seniors Andrew Rangel, Joseph Ortega, and Michael Ochoa.
With Chavez trailing 59-56 with under three minutes to play junior Alex Rodriguez converted a three-point play to tie the game at 59. With under two minutes to play Joseph Ortega hit a big three-point basket to break the tie, but Waverly came right back with a three of it’s own to tie it 62. The Chavez defense stopped Waverly on consecutive trips. Joseph Ortega made a big steal and threw it down to a streaking Andrew Rangel who was fouled. Rangel calmly made two foul shots to give Chavez a two-point lead and seconds later Michael Ochoa got a big offensive rebound and basket to extend the lead to four at 66-62 and Ortega made one of two free throws to ice the 67-62 victory.
