Monticello unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Middletown Middie Bears on Friday, falling 79-53. The Panthers lost against the Middie Bears in their previous head to head back in December of 2019, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 53-49 score last time.
Monticello's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Quenten Liciaga, who had 16 points plus six rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Andr? Hill, who posted six points in addition to five rebounds.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monticello has already played their next matchup (against Middletown), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Middletown, they will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on Monroe-Woodbury at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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