Monterey lost a heartbreaker on Friday after a huge 20-point victory in their prior game. They fell just short of the Scott Highlanders by a score of 61-58. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 253rd, while the Highlanders are ranked 96th).
Despite the loss, Monterey saw an underclassman step up: freshman Tanner Brown went 7 for 11 en route to 22 points plus eight rebounds and two steals. Collin Fowler was another key player, scoring ten points plus six assists.
Monterey's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Scott, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monterey will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on Wartburg Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Scott, they will challenge Cumberland Gap at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Cumberland Gap is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.8 points per game this season.
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