Monroe Central

The bears pulled out a close game Thursday night against Union City in the Randolph County tourney 46-44 in overtime. The bears trailed after the first quarter 9-8. At halftime it was tied up at 20. In the 3rd quarter Union City stretched the lead to 6 late in the 3rd quarter. But Carter Duncan got fouled with no time on the clock and stepped up and hit 2 free throws to cut the Union City lead 4 to start the 4th quarter. Union City had a 6 point lead most of the 4th quarter. But with 2:40 to go Easton Foster made a layup to cut the lead to 4. The bears made 3 free throws and Easton Foster made 2 2 point baskets in the final minute to tie the game and send it to overtime. Halfway through overtime Union City to a 3 point. Union City added a free throw to take a 4 point lead with 56 seconds left. Easton Foster made a 2 point basket with 50 seconds left. Union City turned the ball over. The bears got a good 2 point look from Easton Foster but missed and Josiah Cleveland got the offensive rebound and made a shot to win the game. The bears advanced to the championship game Saturday night against Winchester. Easton Foster led the bears in scoring with 24 points and 14 rebounds. Josiah Cleveland added 16 Carter Duncan added 9 rebounds Come support the bears Saturday night in the Randolph County Championship vs. Winchester!