Alexandria-Monroe's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Oak Hill Golden Eagles 22-21. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Tigers also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
A big part of Alexandria-Monroe's victory came down to the chemistry between Brady Gast and his top target Bryson Eckler. Gast threw for 134 yards and two touchdowns while Eckler picked up 36 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Alexandria-Monroe's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Syler Hartwell and Gast.
Oak Hill's loss came despite strong showings from Dylan Archer and Lance Wyrick. Archer rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns, while Wyrick rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown.
Alexandria-Monroe's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Oak Hill, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Alexandria-Monroe will host Frankton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Frankton is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Alexandria-Monroe will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Oak Hill, they will venture away from home to face off against Blackford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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