SUNNYSIDE -- Matt Mendenhall had 19 points for Southridge, Israel Manzo had a game-high 21 points for host Sunnyside and the Suns edged the Grizzlies in a CBBN 4A nailbiter on Monday, making up Friday's tabled matchup.

The last five minutes were a back-and-forth battle. The Suns staked a five-point edge with 2 1/2 minutes remaining and held on by the skin of their teeth for the win as the Grizzlies failed a final-second shot opportunity.

"Our team came together tonight," said Southridge coach Jason DeVere, who credited his team's superior rebound performance -- a 35-23 edge over the Griz -- as one of the deciding factors.

"We struggled last couple of weeks and it was nice to see our guys play well together. Mendenhall stepped up as captain. It was a good win for our guys."

SOUTHRIDGE -- Mazzei, Matt Mendenhall 19, Vorheis, Willard 6, Molt, Hayes 3, Scott 15, Haberling 3, Mandell 3, Wyborne 5. Totals 19-60 11-23 54.

SUNNYSIDE -- Medina, Israel Manzo 21, Leija, Fernandez, Daley 2, Serl 14, Lugo 2, Salmeron 1, Amaro 4, Spini 9. Totals 19-63 8-17 53.

Southridge 10 17 11 16 -- 54

Sunnyside 11 12 14 16 -- 53

Highlights -- Greg Spini 9 rbs; Manzo 7 rbs, 4 assts; Brad Scott 12 rbs; Mendenhall 9 rbs.