Basketball Recap: Monticello's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Monticello came into Friday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Drew Central Pirates 45-42. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Billies have posted against the Pirates since January 10, 2017.

Billies

Previous 5 Games

12/20/24 @ Drew Central	45-42
12/16/24 vs Dumas	34-59
12/13/24 @ McGehee	42-58
12/10/24 @ Camden Fairview	37-62
12/07/24 vs Arkadelphia	28-54

Monticello's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5. As for Drew Central, their loss dropped their record down to 7-6.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing White Hall the next time they take the court. Drew Central will host White Hall at 4:45 p.m. on December 28th, while Monticello will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025.