The Monticello Magic will wrap up 2025 with a road trip to face off against the Bemidji Lumberjacks at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Monticello sitting on three straight wins and Bemidji on four.
On Tuesday, Monticello was fully in charge, breezing past Chisago Lakes Area 81-38. The Magic have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 22 points or more this season.
Rhys Nebben
| 12/23/25 vs Chisago Lakes Area | 56% |
| 12/18/25 vs Princeton | 67% |
| 12/16/25 vs Moorhead | 47% |
| 12/11/25 vs Mound-Westonka | 71% |
Monticello can attribute much of their success to Rhys Nebben, who went 9-for-16 en route to 20 points along with six boards and five assists, and Carson Deibele, who shot 43% from the field on his way to 25 points in addition to seven rebounds and five assists. Nebben is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 47% in the last four games he's played. Hunter Miller was another key player, dropping a double-double with 12 points and ten boards.
Meanwhile, Bemidji blew past Brainerd, posting an 87-55 victory. That looming 87-55 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lumberjacks yet this season.
Monticello's record is now 8-3. As for Bemidji, their record now sits at 4-2.
Monticello couldn't quite finish off Bemidji when the teams last played back in December of 2024 and fell 61-59. Can the Magic avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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