If Monroe Area was feeling good fresh off their 64-30 takedown of West Hall last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes were outmatched by the Oconee County Warriors and fell 65-34. While losing is never fun, the Purple Hurricanes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 362nd, while the Warriors are ranked 63rd).
It was another big night for Julie Azeltine, who posted 24 points along with eight boards and five assists for Oconee County. Azeltine's evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Elizabeth Wynn was another key player, dropping a double-double on 20 points and 18 rebounds.
Monroe Area has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. As for Oconee County, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-5.
Monroe Area wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 46-30 defeat against Seckinger on the 18th. Oconee County has also already played their next game, a 56-27 victory against Madison County on the 18th.
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