Basketball Game Preview: Shadyside Tigers vs. Monroe Central Seminoles

The Shadyside Tigers will take on the Monroe Central Seminoles at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. The timing isn't great for Shadyside: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Monroe Central has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.

Shadyside is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They strolled past Bridgeport with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 65-50. The win was some much needed relief for the Tigers as it spelled an end to their nine-game losing streak.

Meanwhile, Monroe Central humbled Caldwell with a 69-22 victory. The Seminoles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten contests by 28 points or more this season.

Monroe Central's victory bumped their record up to 15-2. As for Shadyside, their win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-13.

Shadyside took a serious blow against Monroe Central when the teams last played back in December of 2024, falling 92-24. Will Shadyside have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.