OAKDALE — The Lancers put together a solid effort at Oakdale on Friday.The big three of Olivia Vezaldenos, Ruby Daube and Donja Payne spearheaded East Union to a 53-40 Valley Oak League over the Mustangs.“This was a good road win,” said Lancers coach Jim Agostini, who was pleased to see his team post double-digit figures for all four quarters.East Union (6-0 VOL, 17-1) got a game-high 24 points from Daube, who connected on four 3s.“Oakdale keyed on Olivia by double teaming her on defense,” Agostini said. “Instead, she found Ruby, who was open for the shot.”Vezaldenos came away with a good all-around game, finishing with 14 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.Payne, a 6-foot-2 freshman center, once again provided that inside presence for East Union, collecting 15 rebounds to go with her 12 points.The Lancers kept a steady pace throughout the game, outscoring Oakdale (1-5 VOL, 8-10) in the first quarter and building that up to a 33-12 halftime advantage.Both teams, for most part, matched baskets in the second half.East Union’s win, more importantly, helped set the stage for the rivalry game against Manteca High, which trounced Central Catholic, 45-27. Both teams are undefeated in VOL play and appear on a collision course for that game to determine sole possession of first place.Manteca 65, Central Catholic 27The Buffaloes (6-0, 13-7) held the visiting Raiders (3-3, 12-6) to single digits in every period of the running-clock win at Winter Gymnasium.Sydnee Fryer led Manteca with 20 points followed by Loretta Kakala with 19 and Lejla Pepic with 10.“I feel so happy with this win,” Buffaloes coach Mary Ann Tolbert said.