Gilmer and Monroe squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Gilmer had to settle for second. They lost 68-43 to the Monroe Golden Tornadoes. While losing is never fun, the Bobcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 349th, while the Golden Tornadoes are ranked 58th).
Keegen Bryant
| 02/19/25 @ Monroe | 16 |
| 02/12/25 vs LaFayette | 19 |
| 02/08/25 @ Heritage | 21 |
Gilmer's loss came despite strong showings from Jd Taylor and Keegen Bryant. Taylor posted 13 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals, while Bryant scored 16 points. The match was Bryant's third in a row with at least 16 points. Douglas Callihan also deserves some recognition as he grabbed his first steals of the season.
It was another big night for Lorenzo Still, who went 8-for-12 en route to 22 points along with six boards and five assists for Monroe. Those six rebounds gave Still a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brayden Burns, who shot 78% from the field to rack up 15 points in addition to eight boards and three steals.
Gilmer has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-14 record this season. The victory (which was Monroe's fifth in a row) raised their record to 19-9.
Gilmer does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Monroe, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 63-58 win against Pickens on the 22nd.
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