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Girls basketball playoffs: Mater Dei, Fairmont Prep, Orange Lutheran win
OCVarsity's roundup has the highlights from the girls basketball games Saturday in the CIF-SS playoffs.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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Mater Dei's girls basketball team overcame shooting 34 percent from the floor to defeat visiting Redondo 52-45 in a CIF-SS Open Division playoff game. Fairmont Prep evened their record at 1-1 in Pool B with a 63-51 win over St. Joseph, and Orange Lutheran defeated Marlborough 55-48 in Division 1 action.
Why it matters
The girls basketball playoffs are a highly anticipated annual event in Southern California, showcasing the top teams and players in the region. These results highlight the competitive nature of the postseason and the resilience of the teams that were able to advance.
The details
Mater Dei was led by guards Harmony Golightly and Rachel Goran, who each scored 9 points. Fairmont Prep's Sarah Aldeguer had a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds, while freshman Aaliyah Mack added 12 points and 18 rebounds. Orange Lutheran was paced by freshman Kynley Calverty's 16 points, along with 10 points each from sophomores Kayla Watanabe and Olivia Taleon.
- The games were played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
The players
Jody Wynn
The head coach of the Mater Dei girls basketball team.
Harmony Golightly
A guard for the Mater Dei girls basketball team.
Rachel Goran
A guard for the Mater Dei girls basketball team.
Sarah Aldeguer
A player for the Fairmont Prep girls basketball team who had a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Aaliyah Mack
A freshman player for the Fairmont Prep girls basketball team who had 12 points and 18 rebounds.
Lesina Afu
A player for the Fairmont Prep girls basketball team who scored 19 points.
Josh Lozano
The head coach of the Fairmont Prep girls basketball team.
Kynley Calverty
A freshman player for the Orange Lutheran girls basketball team who scored 16 points.
Kayla Watanabe
A sophomore player for the Orange Lutheran girls basketball team who scored 10 points.
Olivia Taleon
A sophomore player for the Orange Lutheran girls basketball team who scored 10 points.
What they’re saying
“Gutted it out when things weren't going well — credit Redondo. Proud of our group.”
— Jody Wynn, Mater Dei coach (ocregister.com)
“We are resilient. Our tough schedule helped.”
— Josh Lozano, Fairmont Prep coach (ocregister.com)
What’s next
The winners of Saturday's games will advance to the next round of the CIF-SS playoffs, with Mater Dei playing at No. 4 Sage Hill on Wednesday in the Pool D final, and Orange Lutheran hosting Moreno Valley in the quarterfinals.
The takeaway
The girls basketball playoffs have showcased the depth and talent of teams in Southern California, with several squads demonstrating their resilience and ability to overcome challenges to advance in the postseason.
