After two games on the road, Monroe Area is heading back home. They will host the East Hall Vikings at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Monroe Area's defense has only allowed 14.5 points per game this season, so East Hall's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Monroe Area is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Hart County just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell 28-21 to the Bulldogs. The loss was the Purple Hurricanes' first of the season.
Despite the loss, Monroe Area had strong showings from Forrest Ross, who threw for 143 yards and two touchdowns, and Jitt Carr, who gained 148 total yards.
Even though they lost, Monroe Area was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 213 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards in nine consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, East Hall ended up a good deal behind East Jackson on Friday and lost 45-27. The Vikings have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
East Hall might have lost, but man, Jamarcus Harrison was a machine: he rushed for 179 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry, and also threw for 231 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Harrison a new career-high in rushing yards. Chasen Jones was Harrison's top target, picking up 91 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Having lost for the first time this season, Monroe Area fell to 3-1. As for East Hall, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Monroe Area has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 268 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like East Hall struggles in that department as they've been averaging 219.4. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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