Football Game Preview: Illinois Valley Central on Home-Turf

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The Illinois Valley Central Grey Ghosts will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against the Monticello Sages at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Illinois Valley Central is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They were outmatched by Paxton-Buckley-Loda on the road and fell 40-7. The defeat continues a trend for the Grey Ghosts in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now lost four in a row.

Meanwhile, Monticello couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 40-28 to St. Joseph-Ogden on Saturday.

Illinois Valley Central was taken down by Monticello 52-13 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Illinois Valley Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.

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