The Monrovia Bulldogs can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They walked away with a 68-59 win over Indianapolis Shortridge. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Monrovia's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jayden Jones led the charge by scoring 23 points along with two blocks. Another player making a difference was Clay Tharp, who scored 12 points along with eight rebounds and two steals.
Monrovia's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-9. As for Indianapolis Shortridge, their loss was their sixth straight at home, which bumped their record down to 3-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monrovia will take on Brown County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Indiana (Brown County is ranked 341st, while Monrovia is ranked 349th). As for Indianapolis Shortridge, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Speedway at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
