Basketball Recap: Monroe Central Piles Up the Points Against Barnesville

Seminoles

Margin (Wins)

01/20/26 vs Shenandoah	65
12/19/25 @ Shenandoah	44
02/19/26 @ Barnesville	41
12/23/25 vs Shadyside	37
12/26/25 vs Tyler	33

Monroe Central had to skate by with only a three-point margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 41-point drubbing they dealt Barnesville on Thursday. The Seminoles took their game with ease, bagging a 74-33 win over the Shamrocks. The Seminoles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 contests by 20 points or more this season.

Monroe Central's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-4. The road wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.3 points over those games. As for Barnesville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 13 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-16 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monroe Central will host Bridgeport at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Barnesville, they will welcome Harrison Central at 7:00 p.m. on the 28th.