Monticello hasn't had much luck against Albemarle recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Monticello Mustangs are taking a road trip to challenge the Albemarle Patriots at 7:30 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
If Monticello beats Albemarle with 61 points on Friday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. Monticello blew past Louisa County 61-40 on Tuesday. That 21 point margin sets a new team best for the Mustangs this season.
Meanwhile, Albemarle entered their tilt with Fluvanna County on Tuesday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They took their game with ease, bagging a 72-41 victory over the Flying Flucos. The Patriots have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Albemarle's win was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.5 points per game. As for Monticello, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-6.
Monticello came up short against Albemarle in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 60-52. Can Monticello avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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