Arcadia entered their tilt with Menchville on Monday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Monarchs by a score of 81-71. This was payback for the Firebirds, who suffered a 95-46 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Jordan Cropper
| 01/12/26 @ Menchville | 20 |
| 01/10/26 vs Hickory | 33 |
| 01/08/26 vs Salisbury Christian | 20 |
| 01/06/26 @ Norfolk Academy | 22 |
| 12/30/25 vs Snow Hill | 24 |
| + 14 more games |
Arcadia's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jordan Cropper, who went 6-for-12 en route to 20 points along with seven assists and six boards. Cropper is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in each of the last 19 games he's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Shane Tull, who shot 64% from the field on his way to 19 points and six rebounds.
Arcadia smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in seven consecutive games.
Arcadia's record now sits at 7-5. As for Menchville, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Arcadia will venture away from home to square off against Lakeland at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Menchville, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Phoebus at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Monarchs will be up against the Phantoms' rather soft defense (which has allowed 61.67 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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