Boys’ basketball: Upsets in San Fernando Valley tourney

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What’s wrong with Orange Lutheran? The Lancers were stunned by Valencia West Ranch, 76-64, in an opening game of the San Fernando Valley tournament. A top 25 team before the season, Orange Lutheran has also lost to Encino Crespi and Los Angeles Loyola.

Oak Park sophomore Ron Lee had 37 points in a 56-52 loss to Van Nuys Grant. The tournament continues Saturday. Here’s opening scores:

Crespi 76, Desert Christian 22
Calabasas 55, Antelope Valley 51
Eastside 57, Golden Valley 40
Burbank 78, North Hollywood 35
El Camino Real 63, Milken 32
Grant 56, Oak Park 52
Kennedy 52, Ribet 48
Sierra Canyon 78, Kitsilano 48
Alemany 75, Sun Valley Poly 24
Crescenta Valley 50, Westlake 41
Saugus 68, Servite 56
L.A. University 79, Bernstein 43
West Ranch 76, Orange Lutheran 64
Corona Santiago 69, Burroughs 41
Granada Hills 50, Camarillo 43
Verdugo Hills 65, Knight 56

-- Eric Sondheimer