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| 10/10/24 - Away | 42-14 W |
| 10/06/23 - Home | 48-12 W |
| 10/07/22 - Away | 74-42 W |
| 08/26/22 - Home | 64-20 W |
| 09/22/21 - Home | 43-0 W |
| 08/23/19 - Away | 32-20 W |
Monticello is a perfect 6-0 against Whitehorse since August of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Buckaroo will look to defend their home field against the Raiders at 7:00 p.m. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Monticello has struggled recently with four defeats in a row, while Whitehorse will arrive with four straight victories.
On Friday, Monticello had to suffer through a 64-35 loss at the hands of Dove Creek. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Buckaroo came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked seventh in Utah, while the Bulldogs are ranked 41st in Colorado).
Even if they lost, Monticello's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Tristan Burtenshaw and John Leber, who each picked up 1.5 sacks apiece.
Meanwhile, Whitehorse hadn't done well against Water Canyon recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way last Friday. The Raiders took their matchup with ease, bagging a 52-14 win over the Wildcats. The Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 26 points or more this season.
Monticello better keep an eye on Tristan Black. He was instrumental in Whitehorse's win, throwing for 206 yards and three TDs on only ten passes, while also rushing for 55 yards on only six carries. Black didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles and defended two passes.
Whitehorse was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 290 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 235 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Whitehorse's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Monticello, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
Everything came up roses for Monticello against Whitehorse when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 42-14 win. Do the Buckaroo have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Raiders turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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