Monterey had lost four straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped down to 7-13 to make it five. They were dealt a 66-36 defeat at the hands of the Buckeye Panthers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Wolves have suffered since November 20, 2025.
As for Buckeye, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 17-5. The final result isn't all that surprising considering their considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 85th, while Monterey is ranked 352nd).
Buckeye found their leader in sophomore Tucker Graves, who dropped a double-double with 22 points and 14 boards. Graves continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Brenton Fitzback was another key player, shooting 70% from the field en route to 16 points in addition to six rebounds and five steals.
Monterey didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 62-50 defeat against Elizabeth on the 5th. As for Buckeye, they have also already played their next matchup, a 69-62 win against Jena on the 6th.
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