(Interstat) — LOS ANGELES VALLEY 89, CANYONS 87 (OT)

WILL YOUNG SCORED 28 POINTS TO LEAD LOS ANGELES VALLEY TO AN OVERTIME VICTORY AGAINST COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS IN A MEN’S JUNIOR COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAME WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

The Monarchs, who entered with a 7-16 record, overcame a 90.4% pregame win probability for the host Cougars. Los Angeles Valley built a 78-40 halftime lead behind torrid shooting, hitting 10 of 21 from 3-point range. Canyons, now 13-10, mounted a furious second-half comeback, holding the Monarchs to 11 third-quarter points to force overtime. Will Young’s 28 points paced Los Angeles Valley, while Dwayne Boston Jr. led Canyons with 23. The Monarchs prevailed despite being outrebounded 42-31 and committing 27 fouls. The win avenged a 25-point loss to Canyons on Jan. 17.