After some red-hot attacks on offense in their last four matches, Altamont finally came back down to earth on Friday. They lost 34-8 to the Monticello Buckaroo. The Longhorns haven't had much luck with the Buckaroo recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Thatcher Rust rushed for 55 yards, and also threw for 47 yards and a touchdown.
Altamont's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-4. As for Monticello, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-3.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Altamont will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on St. Joseph at 6:00 p.m. on November 1st. Altamont is facing St. Joseph at the right time seeing as St. Joseph is stuck on a three-game losing streak. Monticello also won't see the field for a while: their next matchup is against Utah Military Academy - Hill Field at 6:00 p.m. on November 1st. One thing working in Monticello's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three games.
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