Orange County basketball highlights for Monday, Jan. 7

Highlights and top scorers from the Orange County basketball games on Monday, Jan. 7.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Crean Lutheran is off to a hot start in its debut season in the Empire League. The Saints beat Pacifica Friday and routed Tustin 70-57 Monday. Crean Lutheran led by 24 points at halftime and 30 points heading into the fourth quarter. Chris Swardstrom led the Saints with 24 points and Saddleback Valley Christian transfer Jon Scherer added 16. Aiden Gilbert also scored 16 points for Crean Lutheran