The Monroe Redhawks will square off against the Forest Hills Yellow Jackets at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Monroe's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven contests.
On Wednesday, Monroe blew past Union Academy, posting a 68-35 victory. The Redhawks haven't had any issues with the Cardinals recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
It was another big night for Bryson Simpkins, who went 7-for-10 to rack up 23 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. Kaegan Chambers was another key player, going 7-for-15 on his way to 17 points.
Meanwhile, Forest Hills suffered their biggest loss since December 3, 2024 on Tuesday. They came up short against Anson, falling 74-48. The Yellow Jackets have struggled against the Bearcats recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Monroe pushed their record up to 12-2 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.7 points over those games. As for Forest Hills, they now have a losing record of 11-12.
Monroe and Forest Hills were neck-and-neck when the teams last played back in January, but Monroe came up empty-handed after a 49-48 defeat. Will Monroe have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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