The Monticello Mustangs will host the Turner Ashby Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Monticello humbled Waynesboro with a 54-22 victory. With the Mustangs ahead 34-6 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Monticello to victory, but perhaps none more so than Owen Engel, who threw for 186 yards and three touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes. Jaiden Walker helped Engel out on the ground, rushing for 72 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries.
Monticello's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of D'Rhon Jackson and Cyrus Smith.
Meanwhile, Turner Ashby didn't have too much trouble with Wilson Memorial at home on Friday as they won 24-7. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Knights.
Monticello's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0. As for Turner Ashby, their win bumped their record up to an identical 2-0.
Monticello was taken down by Turner Ashby 55-27 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Monticello have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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