La Mirada~The La Mirada High School boys basketball team lost earlier today to Walnut 49-45 at the Nogales High School Tournament.

In the first game of the tourney Monday, the Matadores lost to Don Lugo (Chino) 65-59. Yesterday, the Mats (8-7), beat El Rancho (Pico Rivera), 55-45.

The Matadores (8-7) play Bassett High tomorrow at noon in their final game of the tournament.

Then, the final pre-league tune-up will take place for the boys, with a January 3rd matchup against Sonora (La Habra) on the road at 7:30 p.m.

League play begins for the Mats, and first-year head coach Bryce Jones the following night with a home game against Mayfair beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Girls action in the Gahr Tournament: After losing to Gardena, 49-36 in the opening round, the Matadores rebounded against New Millinium today with a victory, 40-34. Kalena Glover had 19 points and 9 rebounds, and Lexi Van Zuillen had 13 and 13.

The Matadores (6-4), lead by second-year boss Nicole McCarthy, will play their final game in the tourney Thursday at noon against Long Beach Jordan.

The girls will play a final tune-up before league play begins against La Serna on January 3rd starting at 3 p.m.

League play begins against Mayfair the following day, January 4th, before the boys, at 5 p.m.