Falcons’ Pritchett Chooses UCLA

Running back Kenny Pritchett of Crescenta Valley High committed Monday to play at UCLA.

Pritchett, a Times’ All-Valley selection, chose the Bruins over Washington State and Arizona State.

Taft defensive back Sedric Hurns, The Times’ Valley back of the year, committed to Hawaii.

St. Bonaventure offensive tackle Andrew Jones committed to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Quartz Hill offensive tackle Chris Bishop committed to Utah State.

Forward Leon Brisport, the leading scorer and rebounder for Valley College’s basketball team is questionable for a Western State Conference game Wednesday night against visiting Bakersfield because of an inflamed tendon in his knee.

Meredith Corso, a sophomore guard for Harvard-Westlake’s girls’ basketball team, has transferred to Mission League rival Notre Dame but will not be eligible until next season.

Sylmar forward Jeremiah Turner, sidelined most of the season because of a broken wrist, has been cleared to play Wednesday against Van Nuys, Coach Bort Escoto said.

Burroughs girls’ basketball Coach Doug Nicol must sit out a crucial Foothill League game tonight against Valencia after being assessed two technical fouls Friday against Burbank.

Justin Fargas of Notre Dame High, the defending state champion in the boys’ 100-meter dash, won’t run in the L.A. Invitational indoor meet at the Sports Arena on Saturday because he’ll be attending an All-American football awards banquet at Disney World in Orlando, Fla.

Loyola 62, Harvard-Westlake 59--The visiting Cubs (17-6, 7-2) snapped the Wolverines’ 40-game home winning streak despite 22 points by Russell Lakey.