Monticello hasn't had much luck against Bryce Valley recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Monticello Buckaroo will face off against the Bryce Valley Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Monticello is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They had to suffer through a 62-31 loss at the hands of Grand County. The Buckaroo were down 48-24 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Despite the loss, Monticello saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Maron Freestone went 6 for 11 en route to 19 points. Samantha Mcdonald also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Meanwhile, Bryce Valley played a tough game on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 60-36 to Wayne. The Mustangs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 33-12.
Monticello's defeat dropped their record down to 3-14. As for Bryce Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Monticello lost to Bryce Valley on the road by a decisive 50-32 margin in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Can Monticello avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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