Boys' basketball: Cleveland loses to Compton Centennial

The Cleveland boys' basketball team had a chance to gain some momentum before its West Valley League opener next week but let a six point lead slip away in a 41-37 setback against Compton Centennial at the College of the Canyons showcase.

The Cavaliers (6-7) went on a 9-2 run to take a 34-28 lead early in the fourth quarter but went into a scoring drought the rest of the way while yielding an 11-0 run.

Bernard Davis made a layup and Chris Townsell had five points during the run to get Compton Centennial over the hump.

Cleveland had a chance in the waning moments but Murray St.-bound Jaylen Bland missed a 12-foot runner in the lane and Davis iced the game with two free throws with nine seconds remaining.

Bland scored 13 points, J.R. Williams had eight and Jason Moore had seven to lead Cleveland.

The Apaches (8-9) had three players in double figures.

Daniel Edozie had and Keith Smith each had 12 points and Davis had 10.