Basketball Recap: Escambia County Blue Devils vs. Monroe County Tigers
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Escambia County). They blew past the Monroe County Tigers 69-39 on Thursday. The Blue Devils have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 22 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Cleo Bolar, who went 10 for 14 en route to 27 points plus six rebounds and five steals. Bolar is crushing it when it comes to points: he's scored at least 15 every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaniguel Taylor, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.
Escambia County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Escambia County pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 25.8 points. As for Monroe County, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Escambia County won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Tate at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Escambia County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 60 points per game this season. As for Monroe County, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Monroe County Tigers challenge the Shields Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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