Ontario Christian's Monaco fifth in national tourney

Ontario Christian student Ronnald Monaco had a fine day today at the ReBath Heather Ferr Classic national golf tournament in Mesa, Ariz.

It is an American Junior Golf Association Event.

Monaco shot a three-under-par 68 and is in fifth place, three strokes behind the leader after the first day at Longbow Golf Club.

There are 90 players, representing 20 states.

There are two rounds left, including the final day, Easter Sunday.

Monaco, 18, has signed a letter of intent to attend Santa Clara University.