On Friday, the Monarch Knights were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 30-26 to the Seminole Seminoles. Despite 114 more yards than the Seminoles, the Knights couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Monarch lost, don't look at Jack Spaeder. Despite the final result, he threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 48 yards and a touchdown. Bre'Lan Mareus handled things on the ground, rushing for 146 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Monarch wouldn't let Seminole keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Monarch can thank Dj Copeland and Jaylen Liberal for forcing both of them. Jeremy Daniels was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making eight total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Khamani Robinson was nothing short of spectacular for Seminole: he rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Another player making a difference was Rodney Grant III, who rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown.
Having lost for the first time this season, Monarch fell to 2-1. As for Seminole, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Monarch will take on Fort Lauderdale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Seminole, they will challenge Lake Wales at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lake Wales will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Seminole surely won't give up without a fight.
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