Monroe Central

Varsity: The golden bears traveled to Cowan Friday night and picked up a win 54-36. The bears jumped out to a 12-8 lead after the first quarter. The bears outscored Cowan 12-3 in the 2nd quarter to lead 22-11 at halftime. In the 3rd quarter the bears built on to the lead and led 39-24. The bears took care of the ball and valued each possession by only committing 6 tunrovers. The bears were led in scoring by Alden Mahaffey with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Cole Munchel added 11 points and 9 rebounds. Josiah Cleveland added 10 points. The Bears play Tuesday at home against county rival Union City for senior night. JV: The JV bears picked up a win friday night against Cowan 61-35. The bears outscored Cowan 18-3 in the second quarter to pull away for the win. The bears played a all round good game. Coach Byrum said after the game this might have been the best game we have played all year. The bears were led in scoring by Griffen Gannom with 16 points. Justus Ullom added 12 points. Jackson Konkle and Carter Wheatley both added 11 points apiece.