Jeff Montenegro scored 22 points and Josh Webb 12 as the Garden Grove Argonauts edged Santiago 51-48 Wednesday night in a battle of the two teams expected to contend for the boys’ basketball Garden Grove League title.
Santiago was led by Daniel Lopez (14 points), Cesar Juarez (12) and Christian Montes (10). The league opener in the Cavalier gym put the Argos at 10-4 overall and Santiago at 8-6. The two teams will meet again in the Grove gym on Jan. 28
Also Wednesday night:
Kennedy 51, Western 48,
Valencia 62, Pacifica 59
Orange 62, Santa Ana 53
Segerstrom 55, Westminster 53
Katella 57, Magnolia 53,
Bolsa Grande 68. Los Amigos 51
Rancho Alamitos 46, La Quinta 45
In girls’ basketball play:
Rancho Alamitos 53, La Quinta 50
Los Amigos 78, Bolsa Grande 33
Kennedy 55, Western 29
Valencia 58, Pacifica 48
Santiago 55, Garden Grove 31
Franciscoa Bacillio led the Cavs with 10 points. Carolina Palcios and Jessica Manu each added six for Santiago.
