The Indianapolis Shortridge Blue Devils's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their 12th straight loss. They fell 68-59 to Monrovia. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Monrovia's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jayden Jones, who scored 23 points along with two blocks. Clay Tharp was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with eight rebounds and two steals.
Indianapolis Shortridge's loss was their sixth straight at home, which bumped their record down to 3-14. That rough patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.7 points per game. As for Monrovia, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Indianapolis Shortridge will take on Speedway at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Monrovia, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Brown County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Indiana (Brown County is ranked 341st, while Monrovia is ranked 349th).
