In a non-conference game against the Belmont Braves on December 13th, the Monticello Ponies emerged the victor, winning 49-35. This is Monticello’s first win of the season.

Belmont pulled into the lead early in the first four minutes of the game, but the Ponies rallied with a 15-5 run to end the first half and were leading at halftime, 19-11.

Early on in the second half Monticello had a 17-point lead, but the Braves came back to get within 5 points. The Ponies stepped up and went on a 12-3 run to close out the game.

Jon Errthum led the Ponies in scoring, he poured in 18 points and had...