There's no place like home for Monroe Area, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They secured a 48-42 W over the East Hall Vikings on Friday.
Monroe Area was led to victory by Forrest Ross and Jitt Carr. Ross rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, while Carr gained 174 total yards and three touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Monroe Area was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 309 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards in ten consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why East Hall lost, don't look at Jamarcus Harrison. Despite the final result, he threw for 308 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 175 yards and a touchdown. Harrison really tore up the turf during one magnificent 81-yard run. Jevon Harrison was another key player, picking up 162 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Monroe Area's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. As for East Hall, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monroe Area will take on Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for East Hall, they will challenge Oconee County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 962 yards in their previous games.
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