If Monroe County was riding high fresh off their 48-20 takedown of Florala last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Tigers received a blow on Friday as they fell 24-6 to the Escambia County Blue Devils. The loss continues a trend for the Tigers in their meetings with the Blue Devils: they've now lost nine in a row.
Escambia County found their leader in freshman Lamarrion Arnold, who rushed for 117 yards and three TDs on only 15 carries.
Monroe County's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Escambia County, the victory also got them back to even at 1-1.
Monroe County and Escambia County will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. Monroe County is set to square off against their familiar foe T.R. Miller at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Escambia County will take on rival Jackson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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