LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — West Los Angeles held off a late push to defeat Los Angeles Valley 78-75 in a California men’s junior college basketball game Saturday.

The visiting Wildcats built a lead despite trailing 37-29 after a high-scoring first quarter. West Los Angeles forced 17 turnovers, converting them into key opportunities. The Monarchs were perfect from the free-throw line but attempted 13 fewer shots than the Wildcats, who overcame 43.1% shooting.

Will Young led all scorers with 22 points for Los Angeles Valley. Andy Porcayo added 21. Malachi Knight scored 18 for West Los Angeles, and Chase Coleman added 16.

West Los Angeles improved to 15-7. Los Angeles Valley fell to 6-16.