GIRLS’ BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS / DIVISION IV-A

Playa del Rey St. Bernard (21-5) vs. Calvary Chapel (19-7)

4:45 TODAY LONG BEACH STATE PYRAMID

St. Bernard is looking forward to this rematch of last season’s semifinal, during which Shannon Howell, with her team trailing by two, made only one of three free throws with no time remaining. Howell, who is headed for Nebraska, and her teammates are heavy favorites, and will try to pressure the Eagles from baseline to baseline. For the upset to occur, junior guard Ashley Nelson (7.5 points, 2.8 assists) must have a huge game, preventing turnovers and controlling the tempo. Still, she has not faced pressure like she will see from St. Bernard. The Eagles need to make this a half-court game, with Shayna Fabre hitting some outside shots to open the middle for Lindsey Richelli.

KEY PLAYERS

St. Bernard

G Shannon Howell, Jr.

24 pts. 7.5 asts.

G Alexis Kendricks, Fr.

18 pts., 5.2 asts.

F Melanie Mosley, So.

10 pts., 8.5 rebs.

Calvary Chapel

G Shayna Fabre, Jr.

9.8 pts., 3.2 rebs.

C Lindsey Richelli, So.

10.1 pts., 8.9 rebs.

F Richeal Werdel, So.

8.3 pts., 7.3 rebs.