PHOTO ESSAY: Girls’ Basketball slashes the Temescal Canyon Titans in first round CIF playoffs
Fountain Valley secured their second 2nd round playoff appearance since 2019 by defeating Temescal Canyon 75-35 in the Division 5A opening round.
Sophie Hsieh
Girls’ Basketball falls short to the Huntington Beach Oilers during senior night
On Tuesday, Jan. 27, Fountain Valley High School (FVHS) Girls’ Basketball played against the Huntington Beach High School (HBHS) Oilers for their senior night. 5 seniors were recognized including Sophie Hsieh, Kaylin Huynh, Avery Jones, Kailey Nishi, Kaylana Sitanggan, and Helen William. The Barons fought hard, but unfortunately lost to the Oilers 47-60.
Girls’ basketball sink the Corona Del Mar Sea Kings
On Jan. 20, 2025, Fountain Valley High School (FVHS) Girls’ Basketball (3–3 league, 12–10 overall) battled against the Corona Del Mar (CDM) Sea Kings in an intense matchup that pushed both teams to their limits. In the end, the Barons fought hard for a 47–42 overtime victory on their home court.
Girls’ basketball defeat Newport Harbor in a fiercesome splash
On Thursday, Jan. 8, Fountain Valley High School girls’ varsity basketball team earned a strong win against Newport Harbor, finishing the game with a 59–46 victory.
Victoria Om’s 22 points leads girls’ basketball to strike down Bishop Alemany Warriors
Fountain Valley secured their first second round playoff appearance since 2019 by defeating Bishop Alemany 48-46 in the Division 2A opening round.
Girls’ basketball topples Sunset League leaders Corona del Mar
The Barons held the Sea Queens scoreless from the field in the third quarter, igniting a nine-point run that helped secure a 44-30 win on Thursday.
Girls’ basketball staves off Marina Vikings, Nishi continues record-breaking season
Victoria Om’s 17 points and offensive playmaking led the Barons’ 58-45 victory, while Kailey Nishi set a record 54 three-pointers in a season.
Kailey Nishi breaks school record with nine three-pointers, sending Sailors overboard
Nishi scored nine three-pointers in the Barons’ 67-42 win, breaking the previous record of eight three-pointers held by her sister Melody Nishi.
Girls’ basketball conquers Corona del Mar Sea Queens
The Barons held onto a fourth quarter lead to secure a 49-42 win on Senior Night, marking their first win against Sunset Surf League competition.
Girls’ basketball slips past Marina Vikings in closely-contested match
Karley Waite scored a layup with 5 seconds remaining in the game to seal the 59-58 win for the Barons.