Basketball Game Preview: Caldwell Redskins vs. Monroe Central Seminoles

Caldwell hasn't had much luck against Monroe Central recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Caldwell Redskins will be home for the holidays to greet the Monroe Central Seminoles at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Caldwell is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Saturday. They might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting Warren an easy 51-31 win. While losing is never fun, the Redskins can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 569th, while the Warriors are ranked 103rd).

Breighlee Moracco

Steals

12/21/24 @ Warren	5
12/16/24 @ Barnesville	9
12/12/24 vs Shenandoah	4
12/09/24 @ River	2
12/07/24 vs Maysville	7

Despite the defeat, Caldwell had strong showings from Breighlee Moracco, who went 6 of 14 on her way to 16 points and five steals, and Lyla Lowe, who posted eight points along with ten rebounds and three steals. Moracco is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season.

Even though they lost, Caldwell smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in four consecutive matchups.

Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Monroe Central's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting Waterford an easy 46-24 victory. The game marked the Seminoles' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Monroe Central's loss dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Caldwell, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.

Caldwell came up short against Monroe Central when the teams last played back in February, falling 35-30. Will Caldwell have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.