Monticello's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Goochland Bulldogs as the Monticello Mustangs made off with a 34-14 victory. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 20 points or more this season.
Ezekiel ?Zeke? Pour was his usual excellent self, rushing for 186 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.3 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 119.8 rushing yards per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaiden Walker, who rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Monticello was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 335 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Monticello wouldn't let Goochland keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Cyrus Smith led the way and forced a all by he.
Monticello's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Goochland, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Monticello will head out to take on Louisa County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Goochland, they will be playing at home against Charlottesville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Goochland is facing Charlottesville at the right time seeing as Charlottesville is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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