BOYS' BASKETBALL: Oaks Christian gains early measure of revenge

Oaks Christian didn't have to wait long to get another shot at Windward. And the Lions took full advantage of the opportunity Wednesday.

Although the visiting Wildcats weren't at full strength, it didn't diminish the satisfaction of Oaks Christian's 75-49 nonleague boys' basketball victory after Windward defeated the Lions twice last year, including a 58-52 win in the Southern California Div. IV regional final.

Chass Bryan had 22 points, including 13 in the second half with 7-of-8 free-throw shooting, and five assists for the Lions (1-0), who ended the game on a 15-0 run.

Jackson Miller added 12 points, including 7-of-7 free-throw shooting, to go along with 10 rebounds and four assists for Oaks Christian.

Jason Ghilarducci had 10 points for the Lions, who shot 23 of 35 from the free-throw line, compared to 13 of 34 for Windward.

The Wildcats received 16 points from Loyola Marymount-bound Nick Stover but was hurt by the absence of Charles Dawson and Jordan Wilson, who are playing Saturday in the Southern Section 8-man Div. I football final.