A victory for Monticello just wasn't in the cards on Saturday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against Burke Catholic, falling 56-8. The Panthers lost against the in their previous head to head back in November of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 2-0 score last time.
Burke Catholic got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Justin Mazzie out in front who rushed for 161 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. With that strong performance, Mazzie is now averaging an impressive 114.5 rushing yards per game. Tim Brogan was another key passer, throwing for 176 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 passes.
Monticello now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Burke Catholic, their victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monticello will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Spackenkill at 6:00 p.m. Spackenkill's defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so Monticello's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Burke Catholic, they will challenge Chester/Seward Park at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Burke Catholic is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34.2 points per game this season.
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