MONROE — Trenton Newhouse scored 10 points as Monroe held off a late rally to defeat Mariner in the first round of the 4A Boys District 1 Tournament.
Kevin Villalobos scored 10 points to lead the Marauders.
Devin Sepich scored eight points and Rhen Shore added eight points, 10 rebounds and four blocks for the Bearcats.
Monroe advances to play Snohomish on Saturday at 4:45 p.m. at Everett Community College. The Marauders will play in a loser-out game on Tuesday.
At Monroe H.S.
Mariner 13 7 5 12 —37
Monroe 18 8 6 9 —41
Mariner—Jeremiah Bell 2, Ryan Mendoza 8, Greg Whitaker 4, Kevin Villalobos 10, Ravinder Anthal 4, Jalen Hayes 6, Tim Angelos 0, Erwin Dzeko 3. Monroe—Andrew Chartrand 4, Tyler Koontz 0, Alex Johnson 5, Devin Sepich 8, Rhen Shore 8, Tristan Witham 4, Colby Kyle 2, Trenton Newhouse 10, John Montero 0. 3-point goals—Mendoza 1, Hayes 2, Dzeko 1, Johnson 1, Newhouse 2. Records—Mariner 9-12 overall. Monroe 12-9.
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