The Monticello Billies are taking a road trip to take on the Crossett Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Monticello has given up an average of 56.2 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
The home team had won the previous six meetings between Monticello and Warren, and Warren kept the tradition alive. The Billies fell 70-59 to the Lumberjacks on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Billies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arkansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 174th, while the Lumberjacks are ranked 24th).
Meanwhile, Crossett was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 36th straight loss dating back to last season. They took a blow against Watson Chapel, falling 78-8.
Crossett's defeat dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Monticello, their loss dropped their record down to 4-15.
Everything came up roses for Monticello against Crossett in their previous meeting back in February of 2025, as the squad secured a 54-18 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Billies since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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