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| 08/29/25 - Away | 21-6 W |
| 09/06/24 - Away | 50-14 W |
| 09/01/23 - Home | 52-13 W |
| 09/02/22 - Away | 38-8 W |
| 09/03/21 - Home | 29-6 W |
| + 3 more games |
Monticello had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They strolled past the Illinois Valley Central Grey Ghosts with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 21-6. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Sages' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 137th, while the Grey Ghosts are ranked 364th).
Heyden Romano was the offensive standout of the matchup as he picked up 102 receiving yards and one score.
Monticello didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Illinois Valley Central to a completion percentage of just 37.5%. The Sages weren't nearly as limited: they posted one of 59.3%.
Monticello didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Nolan Buehnerkemper and Zeke Young.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Monticello is set to take on their familiar foe Tolono Unity at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Illinois Valley Central will square off against rival Bloomington Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
