Football Recap: Havana Ducks vs. Monmouth United Red Storm
Havana was handed a two-point loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Monmouth United on Friday. The Havana Ducks breezed by the Monmouth United Red Storm on the road to the tune of 59-16. With the Ducks ahead 40-8 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Havana's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ryan Dye, who rushed for 103 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries, and also picked up 54 receiving yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 52 yards. Another rusher making a difference was Cayden Green, who rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.1 yards per carry.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Havana was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 365 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Havana didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Carter Brooks and Kaden Olson.
Havana's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6. As for Monmouth United, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Havana will venture away from home to square off against Macomb at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Havana's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four games. As for Monmouth United, they will host Stark County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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