The Monrovia Bulldogs will face off against Irvington Preparatory Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Friday, Monrovia came up short against South Putnam and fell 65-58. While the Bulldogs didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Eagles 21-12 in the first quarter.
Meanwhile, Irvington Preparatory Academy made easy work of Purdue Broad Ripple on Friday and carried off a 70-49 win.
Irvington Preparatory Academy's win came from a few key players Monrovia will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Xavier Page, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 15 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in steals (four). RJ Starks was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 18 points and nine boards.
Irvington Preparatory Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 27 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Monrovia has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.1 points per game. As for Irvington Preparatory Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 7-11.
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