Becker and Monticello are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2022, but not for long. The Becker Bulldogs will take on the Monticello Magic at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Becker's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 19 matchups.
Becker is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 89-74 victory over Princeton.
Mitchell Soltau
| 03/04/25 vs Princeton | 18 |
| 02/25/25 vs Chisago Lakes Area | 14 |
| 01/31/25 vs North Branch | 11 |
| 01/28/25 vs St. Francis | 8 |
| 01/21/25 vs Monticello | 8 |
| + 12 more games |
Becker's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mitchell Soltau led the charge by putting up 18 points. That's the most points Soltau has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Sawyer Brown, who scored 18 points.
Meanwhile, Monticello waltzed into their game on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They strolled past the Hornets with points to spare, taking the game 98-80. Given the Magic's advantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota basketball rankings (they are ranked 66th, while the Hornets are ranked 301st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Becker has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-11 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 79.2 points over those games. Monticello's win bumped their record up to 23-4.
Becker came up short against Monticello when the teams last played two weeks ago, falling 74-62. Can Becker avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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