Football Preview: Monticello Sages vs. Rantoul Eagles
Monticello is 10-0 against Rantoul since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Monticello Sages will challenge the Rantoul Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Monticello will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Monticello's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Pontiac 49-0 at home. That looming 49-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Sages yet this season.
Meanwhile, Rantoul fell victim to Paxton-Buckley-Loda and their airtight defense on Friday. They were dealt a 40-0 loss at the hands of the Panthers. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Monticello's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Rantoul, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Monticello against Rantoul in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 63-12 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Monticello since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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