Friday just wasn't the day for Alexandria-Monroe's offense. They were beaten by the Mississinewa Indians 57-0 on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 195th, while the Indians are ranked 50th).
Brady Gast threw for 98 yards on 14 of 30 attempts.
Bryson Eckler was his top target, picking up 67 receiving yards. On the ground,
Clayton Martin rushed for 32 yards.
Mississinewa's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ah'Lijah Monday, who rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Monday's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 104 rushing yards dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kellen Rock, who threw for 178 yards and three touchdowns on only ten passes.
Alexandria-Monroe's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 3-2. As for Mississinewa, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Alexandria-Monroe will square off against Oak Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mississinewa, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Blackford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mississinewa has yet to allow a single point through five contests this season, a streak Blackford will look to end.
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