Santa Monica 84, at Los Angeles Valley 91

(Interstat) — In a high-octane men’s junior college basketball game that defied statistical projections, the Los Angeles Valley Monarchs outlasted the visiting Santa Monica Corsairs 91-84 on Wednesday night. The contest, organized by the California Community College Athletic Association, featured prolific offensive outputs from both teams, particularly in a frantic first quarter. Los Angeles Valley set a torrid early pace, pouring in 51 points in the opening period. Derek Peterson was instrumental in the early barrage, scoring 14 of his game-high 27 points in the quarter, including a pair of 3-pointers. Despite the Monarchs’ efficiency, Santa Monica kept pace behind… Read more...