Monroe Bearcats Triumph Over Meadowdale Mavericks in High-Scoring Thriller

Monroe, WA – The Monroe High School basketball team took home a solid victory against Meadowdale High School on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, with a final score of 58-48. The game highlighted Monroe’s strong performance, particularly in the first half, where they built a significant lead.

The scoring for Monroe came quickly, with a strong first quarter tallying 21 points compared to Meadowdale’s 6. The second quarter saw both teams step up their game, but Monroe still managed to extend their lead, going into halftime ahead 36-17.

Meadowdale made a valiant effort in the second half, outscoring Monroe in the fourth quarter 20-11, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap. Chayce Waite-Kella led Monroe with 18 points, featuring a mix of sharp shooting and precise layups. Wyatt Prohn contributed 12 points, and Kieran Greear added 8 points to the team’s score. Other notable contribution came from Dominic Castillo with 7 points, while Caleb Campbell and Tate Hammerquist both scored 4 points.

For Meadowdale, Khalil Botley was a standout performer, scoring 18 points, followed by Natnael Ghirmay and Noah Million, who each put up 9 points. Despite a strong effort in the last quarter, Meadowdale fell to a record of 1-2 this season, while Monroe improved to 4-0.

Meadowdale is set to face off against Kamiak in their next game on Thursday, December 12, at 7:15 p.m. at Meadowdale High School, as they look to get back on track. Meanwhile, Monroe hopes to maintain their undefeated streak in their upcoming matchups.

In other local basketball action, Mountlake Terrace edged out Arlington with a close score of 47-46, improving their record to 3-0. Edmonds-Woodway had a dominant performance against Kamiak, winning 66-44, with Cameron Hiatt scoring 27 points. Snohomish defeated Lynnwood 57-30 in another matchup.

As the season progresses, all teams continue to battle for top positions in their respective leagues, keeping fans engaged and on the edge of their seats.