The Grand County Red Devils posted their biggest win since November 28, 2023 on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 72-44 win over Monticello on the road. With Grand County ahead 38-14 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Grand County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Wyatt Toney, who scored ten points along with three steals. Another player making a difference was Lane Berry, who scored 14 points.
Despite the loss, Monticello had strong showings from Mason Atwood, who scored 14 points along with five rebounds, and Curtis Bunker, who scored 19 points.
Grand County pushed their record up to 8-9 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.3 points per game. As for Monticello, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grand County will take on San Juan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. San Juan is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 59.5 points per game. As for Monticello, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Monument Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Utah (Monument Valley is ranked 137th, while Monticello is ranked 127th).