Monessen uses balanced scoring attack to trounce J-M
January 5, 2024

Monessen uses balanced scoring attack to trounce J-M

By Mon Valley Independent

By ADAM BREWER

MVI Sports

The Monessen girls basketball team has had a unique start to the 2023-24 season. Due to some cancellations and postponements, the Greyhounds have only played four games in the first month of the season. On Thursday, Monessen used a balanced scoring attack and a stout defensive effort to round back into form in a 59-33 triumph over Jefferson-Morgan in Section 2-1A action.

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