Monroe Central

7th Grade: The young Bears traveled Randolph Southern and off to a slow start leading at halftime 12-4. The team came inspired in the second half out scoring the Rebels 15-0 in the 3rd quarter and cruising to a 35-6 win. Izzy McGrath led the team with 12, Landry Taylor 5, Claire Cheeseman 4, Gracie McCreery 3, and 2 each from Mila Morris, Lillie Moery, Mati McConnell and Brynlee Dumpert. The Bears will take the Driver Hawks at home on Monday. 8th Grade: The 8th grade Lady Bears traveled to Randolph Southern for an MEC matchup against the county rival Rebels. Tight rims and cold shooting plagued MC throughout the contest, with the Bears trailing 12 points with just over a minute left in the game. Tough defense led to a last minute comeback that came up just a point short, with MC falling to the host Rebels 28-29. The late game charge was led by Lucy Huston’s 8 points in the final minutes and 12 overall. Mati McConnell added 9 points. Landry Taylor added 3 in the final minute and Gracie McCreery and Lillie Moery both added 2. Brynlee Dumpert, Bristol Goad, Ada Wagner, Arianna Carroll and Elena Simms all played tough and contributed defensively. The Lady Bears play host to Driver on Monday, November 25th.