Football Preview: Hart County Bulldogs vs. Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes
Hart County is 0-8 against Monroe Area since October of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Hart County Bulldogs will welcome the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hart County took a loss when they played away from home back in August, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed last Monday. They were the clear victor by a 35-14 margin over Flowery Branch. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Bulldogs have posted since September 29, 2023.
Meanwhile, Monroe Area put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They managed a 14-10 victory over Walnut Grove.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Monroe Area to victory, but perhaps none more so than Forrest Ross, who threw for 197 yards and two touchdowns on only 18 passes, and also rushed for 47 yards. Another player making a difference was Jitt Carr, who gained 143 total yards and a touchdown.
The win got Hart County back to even at 2-2. As for Monroe Area, their victory bumped their record up to 3-0.
Hart County came up short against Monroe Area when the teams last played back in November of 2023, falling 23-14. Will Hart County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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