It is the final night of the regular season for many teams. So, of course, there are some important games on the schedule …

Academy League: Brethren Christian (17-7 overall, 7-2 league) at Capistrano Valley Christian (21-5, 7-2) — These two are part of a three-way tie for first place; St. Margaret’s is the third team. Brethren won, and by a lot, 56-35, in the previous matchup, at Brethren’s home gym, the Warrior Center. Austin Wenger scored 19 for Brethren in that game.

Freeway League: Fullerton (14-11, 5-4) at Troy (14-12, 4-5) — Fullerton is coming off a victory Tuesday over La Habra, which was La Habra’s first league loss. Troy beat Fullerton, 44-41, in the first round of league play. Fullerton had a six-point lead going into the fourth quarter in that game.

South Coast League: No. 9 Tesoro (18-8. 7-2) at No. 10 Mission Viejo (19-7, 6-3) — Tesoro beat Mission Viejo, 59-49, the first round of league. Tesoro junior center Chris Manresa scored 19 points wih 10 rebounds and six blocked shots. Mission Viejo is coming off of a loss Tuesday to Capistrano Valley. Tesoro and Mission Viejo will be the Nos. 2 and 3 playoff representatives from the league; the order is to be determined.

Sunset League: Los Alamitos (18-8, 7-2) at Esperanza (16-10, 6-3) — Los Alamitos is fluttering into the playoffs. The league-leading Griffins have lost three in a row: to Edison, last Friday; to Canyon on Saturday in the Nike Extravaganza at Mater Dei; and Tuesday, to Newport Harbor. The Griffins beat Esperanza by nine when they played i the first round of league. Esperanza’s on Tuesday beat Edison.

– Steve Fryer

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