Mapleton won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They had to suffer through a 49-0 loss at the hands of the Monroeville Eagles. The Mounties lost against the Eagles in their previous head to head back in October of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 35-26 score last time.
Evan Benfer was his usual excellent self, rushing for 64 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 102 yards and a touchdown for Monroeville.
Mapleton's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Monroeville, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mapleton will head out to face off against New London at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mapleton is facing New London at the right time seeing as New London is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Monroeville, they are taking a road trip to square off against Plymouth at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Monroeville is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
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