Monarch extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 4-15. They were dealt a 68-28 defeat at the hands of the Rocky Mountain Lobos. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Coyotes have suffered against the Lobos since January 29, 2019.
Despite the defeat, Monarch had strong showings from Isaiah Kirby, who posted seven points, and Dax Groelz, who had ten points.
As for Rocky Mountain, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.0 points over those games.
Mateo Valencia had a dynamite game, shooting 78% from the field en route to 19 points. The last time his shooting accuracy was this high was back in January of 2025. Another player making a difference was Peyton Matkin, who scored nine points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Monarch will square off against Niwot at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Coyotes will be up against the Cougars' rather soft defense (which has allowed 61.45 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Rocky Mountain, they will take on Loveland at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lobos' defense better be ready for this one: the Red Wolves have averaged an impressive 56.7 points per game this season.
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