Basketball Recap: Monument Valley Takes a Loss

Monument Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost to Varsity Opponent on the road by a 69-52 margin. The Cougars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced Varsity Opponent earlier this season, when they won 55-47.

When it comes to explaining why Monument Valley lost, don't look at Akecheta Shortman. Despite the final result, he went 7 for 15 on his way to 15 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals. Shortman has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last six times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexander Hicks, who posted eight points.

Monument Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.

Monument Valley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 71-41 loss against Kingman on the 21st. Varsity Opponent has also already played their next contest, a 65-38 defeat against Houston HomeSchool on the 20th.