Football Game Preview: Whitehorse Raiders vs. Monticello Buckaroo

By Team Reports Oct 8, 2024, 1:35am

Football Preview: Whitehorse Raiders vs. Monticello Buckaroo

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Whitehorse has been away from home for three games now, but on Thursday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Monticello Buckaroo at 7:00 p.m.

Whitehorse is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Utah's top teams: Water Canyon, who was ranked second in their home state at the time (Whitehorse was ranked fifth). Whitehorse was outmatched by Water Canyon on the road and fell 52-20. The Raiders have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, after only eight points in their last contest, Monticello made sure to put some points up on the board against St. Joseph on Friday. Monticello blew past St. Joseph, posting a 49-12 win at home. The Buckaroo might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by 24 points or more this season.

Whitehorse's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Monticello, they now also have a winning record of 4-3.

Whitehorse was dealt a bruising 48-12 defeat at the hands of Monticello in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Thankfully for Whitehorse, Jay Mcdonald (who picked up 62 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 88 yards and three touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.

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