Football Preview: Tolono Unity Rockets vs. Monticello Sages
The Tolono Unity Rockets will square off against the Monticello Sages at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Tolono Unity comes in on three and Monticello on seven.
Tolono Unity is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 56-6 win over Paxton-Buckley-Loda on the road. Considering the Rockets have won four matches by more than 37 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Monticello strolled past Prairie Central with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 28-13. Given the Sages' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 93rd, while the Hawks are ranked 206th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Tolono Unity's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Monticello, they pushed their record up to 7-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Tolono Unity took their victory against Monticello in their previous matchup back in October of 2023 by a conclusive 47-23. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Monticello's Trey Welter, who picked up 137 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Tolono Unity to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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