LOS ANGELES VALLEY 91, SANTA MONICA 84

LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — Jerrell McCready poured in 41 points for Santa Monica, but Los Angeles Valley used a balanced attack and superior efficiency to secure a 91-84 men’s junior college basketball victory Wednesday night.

The Monarchs, led by Derek Peterson’s 27 points and six rebounds, shot a blistering 59.7% from the floor. The Corsairs’ McCready was prolific, but the team could not overcome a 51-point first quarter by Los Angeles Valley. Will Young added 20 points and five assists for the Monarchs, who improved to 6-15. Santa Monica fell to 5-18 despite 13 points from Anthony Minoletti.