On Friday, Monarch wrapped up 2023 with a 53-39 win over Monsignor Pace. The win made it back-to-back wins for Monarch.
Monarch's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cody Dinnall, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 12 rebounds. That makes it four consecutive games in which Dinnall has scored at least 25% of Monarch's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jerome Blangor, who scored 11 points along with six rebounds.
Monsignor Pace's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Easton Gelin , who scored 12 points along with nine rebounds. Those nine rebounds set a new season-high mark for him. Jabari Dukes was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with nine rebounds.
Monarch's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Monsignor Pace, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monarch will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Hollywood Hills at 7:30 p.m. on January 10th. Monsignor Pace will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on LaSalle at 7:30 p.m. on January 8th. LaSalle is coming into the match on a six-game losing streak.
