Monticello lost against Green River two weeks ago and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Monticello Buckaroo came up short against the Green River Pirates, falling 69-45. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Buckaroo have suffered since December 14, 2024.
Kooper Nielson
| 01/28/25 vs Green River | 9 |
| 01/24/25 @ Whitehorse | 9 |
| 01/21/25 vs Dove Creek | 9 |
Several Buckaroo players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kooper Nielson, who posted six points in addition to nine assists and five rebounds. Nielson is on a roll when it comes to assists, as he's now posted nine or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Traken Lee, who went 5 for 11 to rack up 11 points and six boards.
Even though they lost, Monticello smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Green River only pulled down five offensive rebounds.
Green River got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Cristian Venzor out in front who went 5 of 8 on his way to 12 points along with seven rebounds and four blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Jason Hernandez, who put up 15 points in addition to six assists and five steals.
Monticello has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-6 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.8 points over those games. As for Green River, the win (which was their 12th in a row) raised their record to 14-5.
Monticello didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 55-52 loss against Escalante on the 1st. As for Green River, they have also already played their next game, a 72-43 victory against Whitehorse on the 31st.
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