North Branch lost against Monticello back in January, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The North Branch Vikings were outmatched by the Monticello Magic and fell 72-37. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota basketball rankings (they are ranked 155th, while the Magic are ranked ninth).
This is the second loss in a row for North Branch and nudges their season record down to 15-12. As for Monticello, the win keeps them at an undefeated 26-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Branch will welcome St. Francis at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Monticello, they will challenge Becker at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Monticello's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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