Basketball Recap: Exeter Comes Up Short

Monarchs

Previous 5 Games

12/09/25 vs Mt. Whitney	39-71
12/01/25 vs Yosemite	57-49
11/24/25 vs Woodlake	32-16
11/22/25 vs Strathmore	37-34
11/21/25 @ Fresno	7-51

After a string of three wins, Exeter's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They were beaten by the Mt. Whitney Pioneers 71-39. The Monarchs lost against the Pioneers in their previous head to head back in December of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 34-23 score last time.

Exeter's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Mt. Whitney, they pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.

Coming up, Exeter will take on Roosevelt in a tournament on Thursday. As for Mt. Whitney, they will be taking part in a tournament against Mira Monte at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions' defense has only allowed 30 points per game this season, so the Pioneers' offense will have their work cut out for them.