A win for Monroe Area just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They had to suffer through a 52-24 loss at the hands of the Cherokee Bluff Bears. The Purple Hurricanes have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Monroe Area's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Forrest Ross, who threw for 214 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Kenzi Battle was Ross' top target, picking up 88 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Cherokee Bluff had a senior duo take command as Kaden (Kt) Thompson gained 149 total yards and two touchdowns and Brooks Brien threw for 231 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.6 yards per attempt. The dominant performance also gave Thompson a new career-high in rushing yards.
Monroe Area's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Cherokee Bluff, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Oconee County the next time they take the field. Cherokee Bluff will head out to face Oconee County at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Monroe Area will host them at 7:30 p.m. on October 25th.
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