Mattoon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Monticello Sages, falling 40-14. While losing is never fun, the Greenwave can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 368th, while the Sages are ranked 167th).
Shayden Neff threw for 208 yards and a touchdown.
Jake Butler was his top target, picking up 94 receiving yards.
Mattoon's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Monticello, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mattoon will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Effingham at 7:00 p.m. As for Monticello, they will challenge Bloomington Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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