Monroe Central

Varsity: The bears went down to Randolph Southern friday night and spoiled Randolph Southern’s senior night and beat them 59-44. After the first quarter the bears led 16-9. By halftime the bears stretched the lead to 31-20. In the 3rd quarter the bears stretched the lead to 12 on two occasions. In the middle of the third quarter the rebels closed the gap to 6 but Blake Bouge hit 3 consecutive 3 pointers to push the lead back up to 13 points to start the 4th quarter. In the 4th the rebels never got closer than 8 points. The bears hit some clutch free throws down the stretch to seal the win. The bears had the most balanced scoring team wise of the year. Josiah Cleveland and Cole Munchel led the way with 12 points apiece. Blake Bogue added 11 points and Easton Foster added 10 points. Alden Mahaffey had 9 points and 10 rebounds. Hayden Taylor rounded out the scoring with 5 points for the bears. Cole Munchel also added 10 rebounds. The bears finished the season 10-14 and kept the horseshoe for another season. The bears start sectional play Wednesday at 7:30 against Wapahani at home. JV: The bears came out and took a 8 point lead at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter the bears outscored the rebels by 8 again to lead 31-15 at the half. The bears took control of the game in the 3rd by outscoring the rebels 22-6 to lead 53-21 at the end of the 3rd. The bears went on to win 65-23. The bears were led in scoring by Griffen Gannom with 21 points on 5-8 shooting from 3 point range. Justus Ullom added 10 points Jackson Konkle and Justice Davis both added 8 points apiece. Jackson Konkle had a career high 9 assists in the win. The bears ended the season 9-10.