Girls hoopsters fall to Helix in semifinal

Fallbrook High School’s girls basketball team reached the CIF Division I semifinals before a loss to second-seeded Helix at the Highlanders’ gym February 27.

The 56-46 Helix win gave Fallbrook a final record of 23-7. Helix’s win gave the Highlanders not only a trip to the CIF final against Eastlake but also a berth in the state tournament.

“We had a difficult time keeping up with them in the full court,” said Fallbrook coach Len Whitacre.

For the second consecutive year, Fallbrook ended the season with a playoff loss to a Grossmont League team against which the Warriors opened the regular seas...