Monticello Middle School Canes Advance In League Playoffs

The Monticello Middle School Hurricanes continued a three game winning streak Monday during the league play-offs held at Social Circle High School.

By defeating Carver 50-41, the squad earned the right to continue in play-off action this week against the league leader, Greene County. That game was to be played Wednesday in order to determine the contenders for the league championship game on Saturday, Jan. 28.

If the young Canes managed a victory over the 12-1 Tigers they will play Saturday morning but a loss ends their post-season.

Eighth grader Keldrick Davis scored 24 points against Carver; Justin Grier had 11; Joseph Standifer, 8; Adrian Campbell, 4; and Donterio Digby, 3.
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Wrapping up the regular season last week, the squad defeated Loganville 41-39 on Wednesday and polished off Social Circle 38-33 on Friday.
On Wednesday Davis scored 18 points; Standifer had 12; Grier, 7; Campbell and Richard Williams, 2 each.

On Friday Davis scored 25 points; Standifer had 6; Grier, 4 ; Campbell, 2; and James Kelly, 1.
The young squads’ recent success hasn’t suprised their coach John Hopper—he’s seen their talent all year long and their rising to the occasion now.

The Lady Canes concluded their post-season venture Monday on the road in Social Circle against the Morgan County Bullpups.