Monticello was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 33-21 to the Albemarle Patriots. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Albemarle to victory, but perhaps none more so than Carter Epperly, who threw for 229 yards and four TDs on only 19 passes. The Patriots are undefeated when Epperly posts three or more passing touchdowns, but 1-5 otherwise. Albemarle's leading receiver Ladonte Chapman was Epperly's top target yet again, picking up 126 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Monticello's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Albemarle, their record now sits at 4-5.
Looking ahead, Monticello will square off against Louisa County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs will need to watch out since the Lions have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Albemarle, they will face off against Fluvanna County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Flying Flucos will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Patriots surely won't give up without a fight.
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