Stark Scores 49, Her Team Scores 51

SYLMAR — Krista Stark of First Lutheran High did not single-handedly defeat crosstown rival L.A. Lutheran in a girls’ basketball game Thursday night.

Stark had a little help from her friends. But not much.

Incredibly, Stark scored 49 points in a 51-45 victory at L.A. Lutheran, including all of the Falcons’ 19 points in the fourth quarter to lead First Lutheran’s come-from-behind surge. L.A. Lutheran led, 39-32, after three quarters.

The scoring total was a season-high for Stark, who scored 53 in a game last season.

Two teammates--reserve Shawntee Busher and starter Kristina Moodt--each scored a point to help the cause.

Stark was 21 of 33 shooting and seven of 14 from the free-throw line.

She also grabbed eight rebounds and was unsuccessful in eight three-point attempts.

First Lutheran improved to 4-4, 2-1 in Heritage League play.