Football Recap: Eastridge Lancers vs. Monroe Red Jackets
Eastridge fell victim to Monroe and their airtight defense on Saturday. They took a blow against the Monroe Red Jackets, falling 32-0. While losing is never fun, the Lancers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York football rankings (they are ranked 275th, while the Red Jackets are ranked 45th).
Eastridge's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Briyceton Thomas, who rushed for 103 yards.
Even if they lost, Eastridge's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Leading the way was Ian Schneeberger with two. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made eight or more in the last seven games he's played.
Leading Monroe to victory were Tajmir Mullins and Pooty Cunningham. Mullins gained 190 total yards and two touchdowns, while Cunningham threw for 305 yards and three touchdowns while completing 84% of his passes. Messiah Hampton also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Eastridge's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Monroe, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-2.
After each having a week off, Eastridge and Honeoye Falls-Lima will shake off the cobwebs and challenge one another at 7:00 p.m. on November 8th. As for Monroe, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 34-14 win against Irondequoit on the 1st.
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