Monarch extended their winning streak to four games thanks to a huge performance from Malakhi Payne. In a tight game that could have gone either way, the Monarch Coyotes made off with a 21-20 win over the Frederick Golden Eagles thanks in part to Payne, who rushed for 128 yards while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 50 yards.
Monarch wouldn't let Frederick keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Monarch can thank Tyler Tharp and Sawyer Haley for forcing both of them.
When it comes to explaining why Frederick lost on Friday, don't look at Gavin Ishmael. Despite the final result, he threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 100 yards on only ten carries. Braydin Rudman was Ishmael's top target, picking up 119 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Monarch has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-2 record this season. As for Frederick, the defeat snapped their winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 6-3 record.
Monarch will welcome Silver Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Silver Creek is coming into the matchup with three straight losses on the road, meaning Monarch will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Frederick, they will venture away from home to square off against Greeley West at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Frederick is facing Greeley West at the right time seeing as Greeley West is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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