Thayer White’s 18 points and six rebounds highlighted San Marcos’ season-opening 71-35 victory over Monroe on Monday.
White connected on 8-of-his-10 field-goal attempts.
“He has a motor, he doesn’t quit,” said Royals head coach Jarrod Bradley. “He’s just relentless.”
Chad Ridenour contributed all over the court, collecting six points, four assists, three steals and four rebounds.
San Marcos (1-0) has its home opener on Tuesday in the Thunderhut against Arroyo Grande.
SAN MARCOS 71, MONROE 35
San Marcos 19 25 17 10 – 71
Monroe – 12 11 7 5 – 35
San Marcos – Zajic 6, Ridenour, B 9, Johnson, S 4, Wheelock 9, Hurtado 9, Ridenour, C 6, Widmer 6, Johnson, E 5, White 18. TOTALS – FG 30, FT 9-12
Monroe – Ruiz 7, Bolgan 3, Afolabi 5, Garcia 14, Moreno 5. TOTALS – FG 12 FT 6-11
3 PTRs – SM 3(Ridenour, B, Ridenour, C 2), M 5 (Bolgan, Afolabi, Garcia 3). Fouls – SM 18, M 9, Fouled out – Ridenour, C. Technical foul – Widmer
