BOYS' BASKETBALL
La Canada 64, Monrovia 61 (OT): Koko Kurdoghlian capped off an impressive performance in the Spartans' Rio Hondo League opener at Monrovia Wednesday night. The freshman finished with 20 points, as he sank two free throws late in overtime to put an end to the scoring after an off-target buzzer beater from the Wildcats.
Senior point guard Ryan Lee also drew praise from La Cañada Coach Tom Hofman for his ability to control the game. The Spartans improved to 9-7, 1-0 in league.