Monahans and Graham squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Monahans had to settle for second. They had to suffer through a 63-6 loss at the hands of the Graham Steers. While losing is never fun, the Loboes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 509th, while the Steers are ranked 94th).
Graham had a senior duo take command as Ty Thompson rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries and Rylan Monsey rushed for 108 yards and three touchdowns. Monsey has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last three times he's played.
Monahans' defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-6. As for Graham, the victory was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-1.
Monahans does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Graham, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Glen Rose. One thing working in Graham's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last ten matches.
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