Oconee County hasn't had much luck against Monroe Area recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Oconee County Warriors will head out to take on the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes at 7:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, Oconee County came up short against Cherokee Bluff and fell 64-51. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 263rd, while the Bears are ranked 21st).
Meanwhile, Monroe Area can bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 50-30 margin over West Hall. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Purple Hurricanes have posted since December 28, 2024.
Oconee County's defeat dropped their record down to 9-15. As for Monroe Area, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-17.
Oconee County skirted past Monroe Area 55-53 when the teams last played back in January. The rematch might be a little tougher for Oconee County since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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