Monroe wins the weekend – sweeping all four varsity games

ALBANY – The Monroe Golden Tornadoes swept through two region opponents this weekend, earning decisive victories in all four varsity games. None of the contests were close as the Tornadoes showcased their speed, defense, and depth.

Monroe capped the weekend with a commanding 66-38 win over Bainbridge on Saturday night, following the Lady Nadas’ 55-37 victory. On Friday night, the Tornadoes defeated Peach County 77-52 after the Lady Nadas cruised to a dominant 66-15 win.

Tornadoes Blow Past Bainbridge

Lammond Seadrow set the tone early in Saturday’s boys’ game, sinking two three-pointers to help Monroe build a quick 10-0 lead. Nehemiah Tinch added another three to push the advantage to 13-0 before Bainbridge finally scored.

Monroe’s relentless defense and fast-paced offense allowed Head Coach Michael Hoffpauir to rotate players frequently. The Tornadoes led 40-16 at halftime, with ten players contributing points.

Tinch and Lorenzo Still paced Monroe with 13 points each, while Seadrow added 11.

In the girls’ game, Taylor McKinzy knocked down a corner three-pointer early in the second quarter to give Monroe a 28-9 lead. Bainbridge responded with a 7-2 run to close the gap to 30-16 at halftime. The Lady Bearcats rallied again in the fourth quarter, hitting back-to-back threes to trim Monroe’s lead to 43-33. However, McKinzy answered with consecutive three-pointers, and Kie’Aundria Acree scored several key baskets as Monroe shut down Bainbridge down the stretch.

Acree delivered a spectacular performance with 31 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, four blocks, and four steals. McKinzy contributed 16 points, 10 rebounds, and three steals.

Friday Night Sweep Over Peach County

Friday’s boys’ game against Peach County was more competitive early, with Monroe holding a slim 33-30 halftime lead. The Tornadoes pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring the Trojans 23-9 behind the leadership of senior point guard Lorenzo Still, who scored seven points in the quarter. Still added nine more in the fourth quarter, finishing with a game-high 27 points.

Braylen Burns chipped in 14 points, Tinch scored 13, and James Adams added 10. Peach County’s Cam Cherry led his team with 19 points, but Monroe’s defense limited him to just four in the second half.

In the girls’ game, Monroe overwhelmed Peach County from start to finish. McKinzy scored 24 points and recorded four steals, while Acree tallied 22 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists, six steals, and four blocks in another dominant outing.

Region Standings and Rivalry Game

The Monroe boys improved to 10-8 overall and remain unbeaten in region play at 5-0. The Lady Nadas are now 13-5 overall and 4-1 in the region.

Monroe is scheduled to host crosstown rival Dougherty on Tuesday night, weather permitting.