The East Rockingham Eagles''s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They lost to William Monroe on the road by a decisive 39-25 margin.
East Rockingham's lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Bentley Hensley, who rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. Another player making a difference was Damien Durrette, who gained 153 total yards and a touchdown.
William Monroe's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Davien Griffieth, who rushed for 81 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
East Rockingham has been struggling recently, as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season. As for William Monroe, their win bumped their record up to 3-5.
East Rockingham will be playing at home against Broadway at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for William Monroe, they will face off against Harrisonburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Virginia (Harrisonburg is ranked 228th, while William Monroe is ranked 250th).
