Monroe Central

7th Grade: The 7th grade girl's basketball team traveled to Yorktown last night and got a hard fought victory 27-16 over the Tiger. Brynlee Dumpert played outstanding all around game and led the in scoring with 7 along with Mila Morris. Claire Cheeseman added 6, Izzy McGrath 4, Ada Wagner 2 and Mati McConnell 1. All 10 players contributed against the best opponent of the season. The team will be in action Tuesday at home against Cambridge City Lincoln at 5:00 before the Varsity game. 8th Grade: The 8th Grade Lady Bears traveled to Yorktown on Wednesday evening and tamed the host Tigers in their lair, beating the big cats 32-30 in the tightly contested victory. The Bears got off to a cold start offensively, but thanks to Elena Simms hitting back-to-back jumpers MC kept it close in the opening period and only trailed by 1 at the end of the first. Tough defense kept the Bears in the game with Izzy McGrath blocking and contesting several Tiger attempts. Mila Morris led the Bears with 8 points, Lucy Huston added 7 to go with several rebounds and steals. Elena Simms added a season high 6. Izzy McGrath and Claire Cheesman added 4 and Landry Taylor added a well timed 3 pointer to go with her great defense and floor leadership. Arianna Carroll, Evangelina Arrington, Lillie Moery and Ada Wagner all played hard and contributed in the win. The Lady Bears face Lincoln on Tuesday evening in The Bear Den. GO BEARS!!!