The Monticello Sages lost against the Tolono Unity Rockets back in October of 2022, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Monticello's tough 47-23 loss to Tolono Unity might stick with them for a while. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Monticello in their matchups with Tolono Unity: they've now lost four in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Monticello lost, one person who can't be blamed is Trey Welter. Despite the final result, he picked up 137 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Teschke, who threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns while completing 71.9% of his passes.
Tolono Unity got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Garrett Richardson out in front who rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown. Dane Eisenmenger was another key contributor, throwing for 168 yards and three touchdowns.
Monticello's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Tolono Unity, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monticello will take on DuQuoin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in DuQuoin's favor is that they have now posted big point totals in their last four games. As for Tolono Unity, they will head out on the road to face off against Williamsville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Williamsville is also coming in off of a big victory, so somebody is in for a big reversal of fortune.
