Paloma Valley to host Lincoln in state playoff opener

Paloma Valley athletic director Ryan Sharp and principal Jennifer Thomasian (left) pose with Wildcats coaches and the CIF Southern Section Division 4AA championship plaque.

By Doug Spoon, Editor

Paloma Valley was seeded fourth in Division III and will be at home Tuesday at 7 p.m. against Lincoln High of San Diego in the first round of the CIF State girls basketball playoffs.

The Wildcats are 30-3 heading into the state tournament after defeating Ontario Christian 64-47 Saturday in the CIF Southern Section Division 4AA championship game. Junior guard Mya Pierfax led the way with 37 points, and a tough defense held Ontario Christian scoring leader Choe Briggs to 24 points – 15 points under her season average.

Lincoln has a 23-7 overall record. The Hornets defeated Otay Ranch of Chula Vista in the San Diego Section Division II championship game, 49-44.

The winner of Tuesday night’s game will advance to the second round of the tournament Thursday against the winner of a game between Mission Prep of San Luis Obispo and Legacy High of South Gate.