STEVEN BASSIN/STAFF

Monroe girls’ basketball falls to Hillsborough in state sectional tournament

The Monroe Township High School girls’ basketball team’s strong season came to an end with a 45-41 loss to Hillsborough High School in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 Tournament on March 5 in Monroe.

Leading Monroe in the state sectional tournament loss was senior Brielle Fitzpatrick, who scored a game-high 18 points. She sank three shots from three-point range.

Senior Madison Carey scored 12 points in the season-ending loss for the host Falcons.

Monroe finished the season with a record of 23-5.