Mater Dei countered with solid performances from senior big man Xavier Johnson, sophomore sensation Stanley Johnson and UNLV bound guard Katin Reinhardt. The terrific trio combined for 64 of the Monarchs 75 points.

After a see-saw first half with numerous lead changes, the Monarchs went to the half clinging to a 30-29 lead.

Nicholas Usher stands 6'3" 207 pounds and has the frame to be able to bulk up for the college level. As a weakside defensive end at the prep level Usher possesses enough size and speed to disrupt offenses. The Serra senior-to-be also plays with a tenaciousness that more than makes up for what he may lack in size on the defensive line, and schools have begun to take notice.

"I'm getting looked at by Mizzou ,SMU, and San Jose State.. I'm looking forward hearing from USC, UCLA, Oregon and Cal," said up and coming Serra student-athlete.