Pinnacle is 0-10 against Monticello since February of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Panthers will welcome the Buckaroo at 5:30 p.m. This will be Pinnacle's first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
The home team had won the previous seven meetings between Pinnacle and Rockwell, and Rockwell kept the tradition alive. The Panthers fell 35-28 to the Marshals back in December of 2025. While the Panthers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Marshals 12-6 in the first quarter.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Monticello). They walked away with a 53-41 victory over Dolores on Tuesday. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Buckaroo's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 125th in Utah, while the Bears are ranked 254th in Colorado).
Pinnacle better keep an eye on Maron Freestone. She was instrumental in Monticello's win, shooting 55% from beyond the arc to rack up 25 points and five steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which Freestone has scored at least a third of the Buckaroo's points. Another player making a difference was Josie Mack, who posted a point along with 11 boards and four steals.
Monticello smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. They pulled down eight more offensive rebounds than Dolores' also-impressive total of 14.
Pinnacle's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Monticello, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-8.
Pinnacle and Monticello were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in February of 2025, but Pinnacle came up empty-handed after a 38-37 defeat. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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