Monett is 9-1 against East Newton since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Monett Cubs will venture away from home to take on the East Newton Patriots at 7:00 p.m. Monett is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Having struggled with 14 losses in a row dating back to last season, Monett finally turned things around against McDonald County on Friday. They came out on top against the Mustangs by a score of 40-27. The Cubs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, East Newton managed to keep up with Nevada until halftime on Friday, but things quickly went downhill from there. East Newton came up short against Nevada, falling 28-7. The defeat continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now lost five in a row.
East Newton might have lost, but man, River Enlow was a machine: he rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. That's the most rushing yards Enlow has posted since back in October of 2023.
Monett's victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-4. As for East Newton, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Monett came up short against East Newton in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 26-21. Can Monett avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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