Roundup : Monte Vista Picks Up the Pace to Defeat Grossmont

The Grossmont High Foothillers came out walking in last night’s Grossmont League game against the Monte Vista Monarchs, and the slow-down strategy seemed to be working. After the first five minutes, the scored was tied, 6-6.

However, the Monte Vista defense was able to shut down Grossmont’s offense the rest of the way to win, 62-30, and remain undefeated in league play (7-0, 13-1 overall).

“Our kids just played super defense,” Monte Vista Coach Pete Colonelli said. “They really did a super job. They gained control of the tempo of the game after the first five minutes. I think all seven of the kids we ran in and out tonight did a good job.”

The Foothillers managed just six points in the second period to trail, 32-12, at halftime. In the third period, they were outscored, 20-8, dashing any Foothiller hopes for a comeback.

David Burgess led the scoring for Monte Vista with 20 points. Teammate Barney Laffitte had 12.

Grossmont, (1-6, 3-10), was led by Bill Cook’s 14 points.

In other Grossmont League games:

Helix 69, Valhalla 46--Eric Mobley scored 14 points and pulled down 11 rebounds to pace the host Highlanders (5-2, 10-5). Helix had three other players in double figures, including Javier Castaneda, who scored 12 points and had 11 assists. The Norsemen were led by Mike Pelieter, who scored 14 points.

Santana 64, Mt. Miguel 59--Jeff Barry scored 9 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as the Sultans overcame a three-point deficit after three quarters to defeat the host Matadors. Jim Tatum scored 23 points to help Santana (3-4, 9-5), which connected on 22 of 30 free throw attempts in the game. Mt. Miguel was paced by Keith Lusk and Marcus Edge, who both scored 12 points.

In the City Western League:

Mission Bay 61, Clairemont 45--John Cheatham scored 15 points and pulled down 9 rebounds to lead the host Buccaneers to victory in a City Western League opener for both teams. Mission Bay (9-3 overall) jumped out to a 29-18 halftime lead and never looked back. Mike Rogers and Juan Ruiz each scored 10 points to help the winners. Clairemont was paced by Jeff Sturch’s 13 points.

In the Palomar League:

Mt. Carmel 64, Vista 60--Seldom-used senior Eric Pregenzer came off the bench to score 10 points--all in the second half--to lead the Sundevils past the Panthers at Vista. Mt. Carmel (2-1 in league) received help from Scott Boggins and Scott Zimmer, with 13 points apiece. Vista (1-2) was paced by Ronnie Howard, who scored 14 points.

In the City Central League:

Lincoln Hornets 68, St. Augustine Saints 63-Four players scored in double figures to lead the Hornets to victory. Omar McDade scored 17 points, Lamont Horne 16, Anthony Johnson 11 and Shelby Hall 10. The Saints were able to keep the game close by converting 18 of 32 opportunities from the free throw line.

San Diego 51, Crawford 45--Sean Perkins scored 16 points to lead the visiting Cavers to a win in the league opener for both teams. Crawford, which led 13-5 after one quarter, was unable to hold on despite a team-high 11 points from Clif Sullivan.

In the City Eastern League:

Madison 67, Point Loma 60--The Warhawks pulled out of a third-period slump, during which they were outscored 17-4, to score 25 points in the fourth quarter and win the league opener for both teams. Madison’s Eric Jackson got 11 of his game-high 21 points in the final quarter to spark the victory. The Warhawks (1-0, 7-4) also got scoring help from Jimmy Dean, who scored 20 points, and Tony Blount, who had 10. The Pointers were led by Dale Bryant’s 15 points.

In the City Western League:

La Jolla 46, University City 40-Lucky Brown scored a game-high 26 points to give the Vikings their first win in Western League play. La Jolla (1-1, 5-5) also got 11 points from Darren Fulhorst. The winless Centurians (0-1, 0-10) were led by Rick Monita with 12 points and Brett Darrensbourg’s 10.

In the Metro Mesa League:

Bonita Vista 72, Coronado 45--Three players scored in double figures to lead the Barons to victory. David Fulmer had 18 points, David Woodhouse added 13 and Bill Redman, 12. The Islanders were led by Bill Ward’s 21 points.

Sweetwater 99, Hilltop 53--The Red Devils extended their conference winning streak to 43, a streak that spans 3 1/2 years. The Red Devils (4-0, 15-15 overall) were led by Larry Willson and Mahlon Williams, who scored 22 points apiece. Matt Simmons scored 14 points and pulled down 11 rebounds, while teammates Carlos Sioragusa scored 11 points, and Steve Ontiveros, 10. The Lancers (1-3, 2-13 overall) were led by Jud Rachow, who scored 12 points.

In the Metro Mesa League:

Southwest 58, Mar Vista 52--David Reiff scored 15 and Alvin Bagos 14 for Southwest. The Mariners were led by Bill Bilbray’s 12 points.