There's no place like home for Monticello, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They walked away with a 60-52 win over the Anamosa Raiders on Friday. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Iowa basketball rankings (they are ranked 113th, while the Raiders are ranked 244th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Monticello's record is now 11-4. As for Anamosa, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Monticello wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 65-55 victory against Benton on the 25th. As for Anamosa, they will take on Bellevue at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Bellevue will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Anamosa surely won't give up without a fight.
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