Monroe Area put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They managed a 14-10 win over the Walnut Grove Warriors. That's more bragging rights for the Purple Hurricanes, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Monroe Area's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Forrest Ross, who threw for 197 yards and two touchdowns on only 18 passes, and also rushed for 47 yards. Jitt Carr was another key player, gaining 143 total yards and a touchdown.
Walnut Grove lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Emadd Howard, who rushed for 152 yards and a touchdown. Howard's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 126 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Monroe Area's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Walnut Grove, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monroe Area will face off against Hart County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Walnut Grove, they will head out to challenge Cedar Shoals at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Walnut Grove's defense has only allowed 11.5 points per game this season, so Cedar Shoals' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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