Michigan: Merrin sparks Monclova victory

2/7/2004

Derek Merrin scored 30 points and Matt Velaquez added 19 as Monclova Christian (10-3) beat visiting Cornerstone Christian 73-48 last night.

Merrin also grabbed nine rebounds and Velaquez had eight.

Dan Weybrecht led Cornerstone with 18 points.

IDA - Ida placed six players in double figures - led by Jim McMonagle s 17 - in an 86-58 victory over Erie Mason.

Mason had four in double digits - Kyle Upchurch with 19, Kevin Laderach 15, Jared England 11 and Aaron Roelfs 10.

DEXTER, Mich. - Dan Dyer scored 13 points as Dexter beat Bedford 34-30 in a defensive battle.

Jake Welch paced the Mules with 10 points.

Dexter made 9 of 14 foul shots to Bedford s 4 of 8.

MORENCI, Mich. - Aaron McClue scored 28 points to lead Morenci (9-4) past Whiteford (2-11) 69-53.

Zack Craig and Justin Joughin added 12 and 10 points, respectively, for Morcenci.

Nick Schmidt paced Whiteford with 31 points and 12 rebounds.