Monarch proved they can win big two weeks ago (they won by 46) but on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Loveland Red Wolves 16-13. For the Coyotes, this counts as revenge for the 42-0 defeat the Red Wolves walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2021.
Most of the squad's points came courtesy of special teams, who contributed ten in total. All those points came courtesy of Nate Hart: he added nine points with three field goals, and another on an extra-point kick.
When it comes to explaining why Loveland lost, don't look at Ryder Eastin. Despite the final result, he rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 98 yards and a touchdown.
Monarch has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. As for Loveland, their loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monarch will challenge Greeley West at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Monarch is facing Greeley West at the right time seeing as Greeley West is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Loveland, they will welcome Silver Creek at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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