The Monmouth-Roseville Titans will challenge the Canton Little Giants at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Thursday, Monmouth-Roseville was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 61-55 to Mercer County. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Titans came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 113th, while the Golden Eagles are ranked 323rd).
Meanwhile, Canton didn't have too much trouble with East Peoria on Friday as they won 59-40. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Little Giants.
Canton's win came from a few key players Monmouth-Roseville will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ella Demler, who went 7 of 12 en route to 19 points in addition to five assists and five boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Allison Wheeler, who posted 13 points along with six assists and five rebounds.
Monmouth-Roseville's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 17-8. As for Canton, they now have a winning record of 13-12.
Monmouth-Roseville was taken down by Canton 67-35 in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will Monmouth-Roseville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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