The Linton-Stockton Miners will face off against the Monrovia Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Linton-Stockton focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday.
After dropping their season opener at home, Monrovia is headed out to face a Miners squad ready to give their home crowd a win. Linton-Stockton had to suffer through a 45-6 loss at the hands of Marion Local. The Miners were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-0.
The losing side was boosted by Jesse Voigtschild, who rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Meanwhile, Monrovia didn't have too much trouble with Greencastle at home on Friday as they won 35-21.
Ryder Pool went supernova for Monrovia, rushing for 133 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, while also catching a touchdown. Pool's longest rush was for an impressive 57 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Monrovia also got a significant boost from Jozy Hand, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 107 yards.
Hand wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Monrovia was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 450 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 182 rushing yards in 13 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Linton-Stockton and Monrovia were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, but Linton-Stockton came up empty-handed after a 27-26 defeat. Will Linton-Stockton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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