Football Preview: Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes vs. Jefferson Dragons
The Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes will take on the Jefferson Dragons at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Monroe Area will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Last Friday, Monroe Area didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against East Hall, but they still walked away with a 48-42 victory.
Monroe Area's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Forrest Ross, who rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, and Jitt Carr, who gained 174 total yards and three touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Monroe Area was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 309 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards in ten consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Jefferson). They claimed a resounding 49-7 win over West Hall at home. The Dragons' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Gavin Markey had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also threw for 100 yards and a touchdown on perfect 7-for-7 passing.
Monroe Area's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Jefferson, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Monroe Area has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 276.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Jefferson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 196. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Monroe Area ended up a good deal behind Jefferson in their previous meeting back in October of 2019, losing 26-7. Thankfully for Monroe Area, Colby Clark C/O 2020 (who rushed for 232 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 23 yards and a touchdown) 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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