Monroe hadn't done well against Parkwood recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Monroe Redhawks strolled past the Parkwood Wolf Pack with points to spare, taking the game 58-40. This was a revenge game for the Redhawks: when they faced off against the Wolf Pack last Wednesday, they had to take a 67-61 defeat.
Monroe got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Janiyah Boyd out in front who dropped a double-double with 30 points and 12 rebounds. That makes it 12 consecutive games in which Boyd has scored at least a third of Monroe's points. Another player making a difference was Dezire Hailey, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 11 boards.
Monroe smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive rebounds. They pulled down nine more offensive boards than Parkwood's also-impressive total of 13.
Several Wolf Pack players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jordan Vaughn, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and ten rebounds. What's more, Vaughn also racked up six steals, the most she's had since back in November of 2024. Peyton Collins was another key player, putting up 14 points and three steals.
Redhawks
| 02/07/25 vs Parkwood | 58-40 |
| 01/31/25 vs West Stanly | 82-71 |
| 01/28/25 vs Piedmont | 62-57 |
| 01/16/25 vs Anson | 51-32 |
Monroe pushed their record up to 12-4 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Parkwood, their loss dropped their record down to 9-13.
Looking ahead, Monroe will be playing at home against Central Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Monroe's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven games. As for Parkwood, they will face off against Piedmont at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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