Warrior girls win first two basketball playoff games

Joe Naiman

Village News Reporter

Fallbrook High School's girls basketball team defeated Chula Vista and St. Joseph Academy in the Warriors' first two CIF Division II playoff games.

The Warriors obtained a 70-29 victory against Chula Vista at home Feb. 15 and then prevailed over St. Joseph by a 52-35 margin in the Feb. 18 game at Fallbrook.

"We're peaking at the right time, " said Fallbrook coach Trae Harrison.

Fallbrook was given the top seed in the Division II playoffs. Chula Vista had the 16th seed. The Warriors had to avoid treating the game as an easy win.

"For all the games now, it's more...