GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Chatsworth pushes Long Beach Poly, but falls short

Despite 30 points, 14 rebounds and four steals from Gennifer Brandon, Chatsworth's bid to knock off Long Beach Poly (17-2) -- the state's No. 2-ranked girls' basketball team according to Cal-Hi Sports -- came up short in a 62-59 setback at the Ayala Extravaganza in Chino Hills.

Brandon's total matched her season-high, set Dec. 20 against Mira Costa of Manhattan Beach.

Monica Jackson had 14 points, but fouled out with 1:40 remaining in the third quarter for the Chancellors (12-8), which trailed 50-38 entering the fourth.

Jasmine Wooton contributed nine points and Destinee Sellers added four points and seven rebounds for Chatsworth, which was trying to rebound from a 68-67 West Valley League loss Friday to Taft of Woodland Hills.

The eight-game schedule Saturday at Ayala benefited the Blow the Whistle for Breast Cancer campaign and the Jimmy V Foundation, as all the officials from the day's events donated their checks back to the cause.

All the Chatsworth players wore pink sweat bands as a show of support. The gesture was even more significant considering the loss of North Carolina State women's basketball coach Kay Yow, who endured a long battle with breast cancer before passing away early Saturday.