If Monroe Area was feeling good fresh off their 50-30 takedown of West Hall last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes fell to the Oconee County Warriors 51-47. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Purple Hurricanes this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 55-53 back in January.
Oconee County got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jr Dickens out in front who posted nine points. Mason Hall was another key player, putting up eight points and seven boards.
Monroe Area dropped their record down to 7-18 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for Oconee County, their win bumped their record up to 10-15.
While Monroe Area had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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