We've got a battle between Panthers coming up. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Monroe City had to skate by with only a three-point margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 24-point drubbing they dealt Palmyra on Tuesday. Everything went Monroe City's way against Palmyra as Monroe City made off with a 68-44 win. Monroe City has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 21 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Centralia was able to grind out a solid victory over Hannibal on Tuesday, taking the game 49-40. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 237th, while the Pirates are ranked 511th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Monroe City's win bumped their record up to 18-4. As for Centralia, their victory bumped their record up to 8-10.
Monroe City came up short against Centralia in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 49-44. Will Monroe City 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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