While the Washingtonville Wizards couldn't quite beat the Monticello Panthers on Monday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 27-point defeat they were dealt last Thursday. Washingtonville fell just short of Monticello by a score of 31-29. Washingtonville was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Monticello apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.
Leading Monticello to victory were Morgan Hutchins and Amiah Neails. Hutchins almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds, while Neails scored 11 points along with five rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Christina Chakar, who scored six points along with five rebounds.
Washingtonville's loss dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Monticello, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-12.
Washingtonville will be playing in front of their home fans against Newburgh Free Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Monticello, they will head out on the road to take on Cornwall Central at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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