Mendota was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Monmouth-Roseville Titans 49-10. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 488th, while the Titans are ranked 129th).
It was another big night for Payton Thompson, who rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries for Monmouth-Roseville. Thompson's longest rush was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Mendota's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Monmouth-Roseville, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mendota will welcome Sherrard at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Monmouth-Roseville, they will face off against Princeton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Monmouth-Roseville: 17.8, Princeton: 11.8) so any points scored will be well earned.
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