Monroe unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Bishop Blanchet Bears on Friday, falling 42-20. The Bearcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-6.
When it comes to explaining why Monroe lost, don't look at Jacob Jutte. Despite the final result, he picked up 167 receiving yards and one score. Jutte was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 52 yards.
Gavin Henry had an outrageously good game for Bishop Blanchet as he threw for 189 yards and four TDs, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground. Zack Schwaegler helped Henry out on the ground, rushing for 98 yards on only eight carries, while also picking up 37 receiving yards.
Monroe didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 16-8 loss against Edmonds-Woodway on the 12th. As for Bishop Blanchet, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 48-10 defeat against Eastside Catholic on the 11th.
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