The Monmouth United Red Storm will take on the Astoria/VIT Rebels at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Monmouth United has given up an average of 47.2 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monmouth United is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Rushville-Industry on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Red Storm had to suffer through a 54-18 loss at the hands of the Rockets. The Red Storm were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-12.
Meanwhile, while it was all tied up 21-21 at halftime, Astoria/VIT was not quite Abingdon/Avon's equal in the second half on Friday. They took a 34-27 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tornadoes.
Monmouth United will have to keep a close watch on Riley Foglesong and Colby Martin, a pair of players who had a big impact on Astoria/VIT's prior game. Foglesong rushed for 167 yards and one touchdown while picking up 8.4 yards per carry, while Martin rushed for 63 yards and three scores. Martin has become a key player for Astoria/VIT: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 0-3 otherwise.
Monmouth United's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Astoria/VIT, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
Monmouth United took a serious blow against Astoria/VIT in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 34-7. Will the Red Storm have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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