Ponies Win Two in a Row

The Monticello Ponies boys basketball team traveled to Waunakee on January 3rd to face Madison Country Day School in a non-conference match. After being down by 2 in the first half, the Ponies went on a 23-2 run during the last eight minutes of the half to pull ahead by 13. Madison Country Day didn’t fare any better in the second half, as the Ponies dominated and left Waunakee with an 80-63 win.
Zach Price poured in 23 points for the Ponies. Jon Errthum scored 17 points and had 17 rebounds, while Braden Gafner and Reece Rufer both scored 12 points. Rufer pulled down 10 rebounds and Gafner ended the game with six rebounds.
On Friday, the Ponies headed to Argyle and after leading by 7 points at halftime, squeaked out a 51-47 win against the Orioles. Monticello’s biggest lead came in the first half when they were ahead by 10 with 8:15 left. Argyle kept chipping away at Monticello’s lead the entire game, but could get no closer than three points. Jon Errthum’s last second free throw secured the win for the Ponies.
Leading the Ponies in scoring was Zach Price with 15 points. Jon Errthum scored 14 points and had 10 rebounds. Braden Gafner pulled down six rebounds for the team.
With the two wins last week, the Ponies improve to an overall record of 3-9. On January 12th they play at Juda and on January 20th they head to Albany. Both games tip off at 7:30 p.m.