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Albano’s Fab 5: Orange County girls basketball standouts last week, Feb. 5

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Amalia Holguin, Sage Hill, Sr., G

The Texas signee scored 64 points, including an Orange County-record tying 13 3-pointers, in a 101-26 win against Laguna Beach on the Lightning’s Senior Night.

Jordyn McKnight, Buena Park, Sr., F/C

McKnight recorded a double-double with 11 points and 19 rebounds and had two steals in a 59-48 victory at Godinez that sealed the Empire League championship.

Ta’Niya Paul, Kennedy, Fr., F

Paul scored 26 points with 32 rebounds, six assists and a five blocks in a 62-53 nonleague win against Segerstrom.

Kerianne Ta’aga, Buena Park, Fr., F

Ta’aga averaged 15.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 4.5 steals to help the Coyotes defeat Calvary Chapel and Godinez to defend their Empire League title.

Jayden Witten, St. Margaret’s, Fr., F

Witten scored a season-high 35 points, including seven 3-pointers, to lead the Tartans to a 53-49 victory against Rosary, ranked No. 11 in Orange County. “She’s the hardest worker I have ever coached,” St. Margaret’s coach Josh Markum said.

Please send nominees for girls basketball Fab 5 to dalbano@scng.com

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