High School Roundup : Lutheran in Girls’ Division V Final

Lutheran High School overcame a poor first half and survived two free-throw attempts after the buzzer to beat visiting Calvin Christian, 41-39, Thursday and advance to Saturday’s San Diego Section Division V girls’ basketball championship game.

Lutheran, held to just 12 points in the first half, rallied to lead, 41-39, but fouled Deb Vanderbyl at the buzzer. Vanderbyl, who had 17 rebounds, missed both free throws with time expired. It was the final game not only for Calvin Christian (17-6) but also for Coach Frank Zuidema, who is retiring.

Hanne Norby had 20 rebounds and 13 points, and teammate Janelle Neal scored 16 points for Lutheran (19-6). Betsy Wilgenburg scored 23 for Calvin Christian (17-6).

Second-seeded Lutheran (19-6) will play top-seeded La Jolla Country Day Saturday at Serra High, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL

Joe Picone opened the season in style by pitching a no-hitter as Sweetwater beat visiting Marian, 3-0, in a non-conference game. Picone struck out 12 and walked 5.

SWIMMING BOYS

Poway 93, USDHS 63-- Despite Martin Armstrong’s victories in the 50-yard freestyle (22.51) and the 100-yard butterfly (57.15), host Poway won.

GIRLS

Poway 102, USDHS 50--Carrie Geldard won the 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly, and Poway won every event.