It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Munroe can now relate to. They took a 62-43 bruising from the Crossroad Academy Scorpions on Monday. The Bobcats have struggled against the Scorpions recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Zelden Chukes
02/17/25 vs Crossroad Academy | 4 |
02/12/25 vs Port St. Joe | 5 |
02/07/25 vs Blountstown | 4 |
02/05/25 vs Liberty County | 3 |
02/03/25 vs Sneads | 4 |
+ 13 more games |
Munroe's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Zelden Chukes, who posted seven points in addition to ten rebounds and four steals, and Jamari Jones, who put up nine points. Chukes is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 18 games he's played. Zy Reese was another key player, putting up six points and six boards.
Even though they lost, Munroe smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in ten consecutive matchups.
It was another big night for Forrest Dudley, who went 8-for-13 to rack up 21 points for Crossroad Academy. Crossroad Academy is 11-3 when Dudley posts 15 or more points, but 5-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Camari Hale, who went 5-for-9 en route to 14 points and three steals.
Munroe's defeat dropped their record down to 20-8. As for Crossroad Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-9 record this season.
Munroe does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Crossroad Academy, they will take on Fort White at 7:00 p.m. on February 26th. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Fort White comes in on ten and Crossroad Academy on five.
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