PHOTO GALLERY INTRO: Orangewood Academy and Providence Hall met on Saturday at Mater Dei High School to decide the Division 6 champion for CIF’s Southern Section.
The Spartans ended up holding off the Lions 34-31 in an exciting game played in front of a Spartan-heavy crowd.
Here are some images from game-day to help remember the experience..
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The Providence Hall Lions during pre-game introductions. It was the first CIF title appearance in school history
Providence Hall Athletic Director Keith Luberto gives head coach Ariana Gnekow a hug while presenting the CIF Runner-Up trophy.
Spartans head coach Leslie Aragorn hoists the CIF Championship trophy above his head.
Orangewood Academy's defense held the Lions to their lowest scoring total of the season. Pictured are Stephanie Olvera, left, and Jareni Nunez, right, playing defense on Sydney Hedges.
Elizabeth Beebe attempts a shot between three Orangewood defenders, with Raquel Spencer getting a hand up.
Providence Hall's Lacey Gonzalez makes sure her teammates are finding their defensive assignments in transition.
Olivia Johnson saves a loose ball from going out of bounds. Johnson led the Lions with five points in the first half.
Sydney Hedges, right, led Providence Hall in scoring with eight points. All of those points came after halftime.
Actually #44 for Providence Hall is Olivia Johnson, not Juliana Cooper.