Monticello was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss. They lost 48-23 to the Valley Central Vikings. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 706th, while the Vikings are ranked 307th).
When it comes to explaining why Monticello lost, don't look at Morgan Hutchins. Despite the final result, she posted eight points and 11 rebounds.
Panthers
| 02/11/25 vs Valley Central | 18 |
| 02/07/25 @ Liberty | 8 |
| 02/04/25 @ SS Seward | 3 |
| 02/03/25 @ Cornwall Central | 4 |
| 01/28/25 @ Eldred | 12 |
| + 20 more games |
Even though they lost, Monticello smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Monticello's defeat dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Valley Central, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Panthers challenge the Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Warwick's defense has only allowed 29.9 points per game this season, so Monticello's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Valley Central, they will head out on the road to square off against Newburgh Free Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Valley Central is facing Newburgh Free Academy at the right time seeing as Newburgh Free Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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