Monroe County got their first taste of in-conference action this week and they started things off strong. They really took it to the Excel Panthers for the full four quarters, racking up a 54-17 win. That looming 54-17 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Tigers yet this season.
Despite the loss, Excel still got an impressive performance from Kendall Plunkett, who went 5 for 9 en route to 11 points and seven boards. Those 11 points gave Plunkett a new career-high.
With the victory, Monroe County broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-14. As for Excel, their loss dropped their record down to 3-16.
Monroe County will challenge Southern Choctaw at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Excel, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Excel Panthers face off against the Millry Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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