PLAYERS from Garden Grove (white uniforms) battle those from Ocean View in a Golden West League game Tuesday night in the Argonauts’ gym. OV won 67-55 to take sole possession of first in the league (Orange County Tribune photo).

In an early showdown for the Golden West League boys’ basketball lead, Ocean View High made a strong argument Tuesday night for being the best in the GWL. The Seahawks defeated Garden Grove High 67-55 in the Argonaut gym to improve to 3-0 in league and 13-8 overall.

Grove went to 2-1 in league and 14-7 overall. Ocean View is alone in first after Segerstrom lost to Westminster Tuesday.

The visitors from Huntington Beach led the whole way and at one point in the second half had an 18-point lead. The Argonauts battled back to within 10 points in the late going, but overall could not overcome the Hawks’ height advantage, coupled with their three-point shooting.

Ocean View on the night had 11 treys. Top scorer for the Seahawks was Slater Miller with 23 points, followed by Ramon Lopez with 17. Jerry Martinez had 22 points for Grove, followed by Drake Anzai with nine and Miguel Ortega with eight.

OVHS is next in action Friday at Segerstrom, while GGHS will be at Western the same night.

Here are results for Tuesday night action involving teams in The Tribune’s coverage area. Scores will be posted as they become available.

BOYS

Golden West League

• Ocean View 67, Garden Grove 55.
• Westminster 55, Segerstrom 48.
• Western 50, Godinez 47.

Empire League

• Pacifica 34, Kennedy 33.

GIRLS

Golden West League

• Garden Grove 60, Ocean View 27.

Empire League

• Kennedy 56, Pacifica 27.

Orange League

•   Anaheim 77, Magnolia 33.

San Joaquin League

• Orangewood Academy 73, Avalon 10.

Non-League

• Huntington Beach 62, Laguna Beach 12.