If Monticello was feeling good fresh off their 12-3 takedown of Liberty last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Panthers came up short against the Washingtonville Wizards on Thursday, falling 14-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 16-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Monticello saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madison Taggart, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Monticello's loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Washingtonville, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.
Looking ahead, Monticello will square off against Minisink Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Washingtonville, they will face off against Valley Central at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Wizards surely won't give up without a fight.
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