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| 08/29/25 - Home | 43-13 W |
| 08/29/24 - Away | 30-14 W |
| 10/13/23 - Home | 31-48 L |
| 10/14/22 - Away | 20-22 L |
| 10/22/21 - Home | 24-43 L |
| 10/15/20 - Away | 30-47 L |
Monarch had won six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they bumped up to 2-0 to make it seven. They blew past the Longmont Trojans 43-13. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Coyotes just coasted through the last quarter.
Monarch's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tyler Tharp led the charge by picking up 68 receiving yards and two TDs. Tharp was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 50 yards. Malakhi Payne was another key rusher, rushing for 51 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Monarch, adding 14 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Marquis Payne, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
As for Longmont, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1. They gained 66 more yards on the day, but it was Monarch that made the best use of them.
Despite the loss, Longmont saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jacob Foot rushed for 173 yards and one score.
Looking ahead, Monarch will look to defend their home field on Friday against Broomfield at 7:00 p.m. As for Longmont, they are taking a road trip to challenge Windsor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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