The Monticello Ponies boys basketball team opened up their season with a game at Parkview on November 26th. The Ponies, leading by only 2 at the half, won the game 85-68.

In the first half, the game was tied four different times but the Ponies held on to lead by 2 at the half. In the second half, the Ponies went on a 10-0 run to go up by 11 early on and the Vikings never caught back up.

“We got behind early thanks to some hot shooting from Parkview and a few bad possessions against their press,” said Coach Mark Olson. “Once we settled down, we were able to get easier shots against...