Football Preview: O'Neill Raiders vs. Monticello Panthers
The O'Neill Raiders will square off against the Monticello Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, O'Neill came up short against Spackenkill and fell 20-13. The Raiders haven't had much luck with the Spartans recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Meanwhile, Monticello came into Saturday's contest having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They breezed by Liberty at home to the tune of 54-16 on Saturday. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Panthers considering their two-point performance the match before.
Quenten Liciaga went supernova for Monticello, picking up 53 receiving yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 48 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Liciaga has posted since back in October of 2023. Orrin Hutchinson was in the mix too, providing Monticello with a touchdown.
Monticello's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Liciaga and Nick Soeman. Cristopher Collado was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks, forcing a fumble, and forcing a fumble.
O'Neill's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Monticello, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Everything came up roses for O'Neill against Monticello in their previous matchup back in April of 2021 as the team secured a 35-6 win. In that matchup, O'Neill amassed a halftime lead of 35-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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