COMPTON, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2025) (Interstat) — The Compton Tartars edged the Los Angeles Valley Monarchs 63-60 in a men’s junior college basketball game Friday night. Compton overcame a halftime deficit to secure the victory.

Los Angeles Valley led 60-55 after two quarters, but Compton outscored the Monarchs 33-29 in the second half to rally. Derek Peterson led all scorers with 28 points for the Monarchs. Compton’s Israel Nansha scored 19 points, and Deuce Roberts added 13 points, nine rebounds and five assists.

With the win, Compton improved to 5-7 this season. Los Angeles Valley fell to 2-4.