East Hall was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell to the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes 48-42. Despite 179 more yards than the Purple Hurricanes, the Vikings couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, East Hall still got an impressive performance from Jamarcus Harrison, who threw for 308 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 175 yards and a touchdown. Harrison really tore up the turf during one magnificent 81-yard run. Jevon Harrison also helped out with an impressive 162 receiving yards.
Even though they lost, East Hall was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 226 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 155 rushing yards in seven consecutive games dating back to last season.
Monroe Area was led to victory by Forrest Ross and Jitt Carr. Ross rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, while Carr gained 174 total yards and three touchdowns.
East Hall's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Monroe Area, their victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Hall will welcome Oconee County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 962 yards in their previous games. As for Monroe Area, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Jefferson at 7:30 p.m.
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