Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Monett). They strolled past the East Newton Patriots with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 44-26. For the Cubs, this counts as revenge for the 26-21 loss the Patriots walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Monett to victory, but perhaps none more so than Dylan Washick, who threw for 479 yards and four touchdowns. Washick's passing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 321 passing yards dating back to last season. Landyn Brandt was Washick's top target, picking up 166 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Monett's win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4. As for East Newton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Monett will host Lamar at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Monett is facing Lamar at the right time seeing as Lamar is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for East Newton, they are taking a road trip to challenge Aurora at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Aurora is coming into the match with three straight defeats at home, meaning East Newton will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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