While it was all tied up 22-22 at halftime, Seneca was not quite Monticello's equal in the second half on Saturday. They fell just short of the Sages by a score of 47-45. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Fighting Irish have suffered since December 23, 2025.
Monticello's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mady Melton, who posted 12 points and five steals. Those 12 points gave Melton a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ali Weidner, who put up ten points along with seven assists and three steals.
Seneca's defeat dropped their record down to 9-16. As for Monticello, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 15-12.
Seneca has already played their next game, a 60-15 win against Newark on the 2nd. As for Monticello, they will challenge Pontiac at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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