Monarch had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 34-15 bruising from the Bolles Bulldogs. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 70th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 14th).
Despite the loss, Monarch still got an impressive performance from Florentino Lopez, who rushed for 92 yards and one touchdown, and also threw for 245 yards and one TD.
Bolles got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Xander Edwards out in front who rushed for 157 yards and a pair of scores on only 12 carries. Edwards' longest rush was for an impressive 61 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Jaden Weatherly was another key player, rushing for 58 yards and a pair of TDs on only eight carries.
Looking ahead, Monarch will head out to challenge Deerfield Beach at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bolles, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Trinity Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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