Astoria/VIT's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Monmouth United Red Storm 34-7 at home. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Rebels have posted since October 6, 2023.
Astoria/VIT's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Avery Fawcett, who rushed for 64 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 99 yards and a touchdown. Hunter Adkins was another key rusher, rushing for 110 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Astoria/VIT was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 297 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Astoria/VIT's win bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Monmouth United, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Astoria/VIT will venture away from home to take on Stark County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Stark County's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Astoria/VIT has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season. As for Monmouth United, they will host Havana at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Havana knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Monmouth United likes a good challenge.
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