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UPDATE: Rockets Drop Sages

As heard on 95.9FM WEZC Friday night, the Monticello Sages took on the Unity Rockets. A defensive battled ended in with a score of 18-14 in favor of the Rockets. For the Sages, Parker Trice was 10 of 21 for 95 yards and a touchdown, and added 3 carries for 17 yards. Ryan Donahue carred 17 times for  107 yards and a touchdown. Isaac Bales had six catches for 54 yards, including several first down receptions at several big spots in the game, including two 15-yard receptions in the final minute on a last minute drive. Bales was named the First State Bank Player of the Game.

For the Rockets, they were led by the 31 carries of tailback Connor Grace for 142 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Justin Deters had 20 carries for 81 yards and a touchdown. He was also 2 of 9 through the for 32 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. Derrek Hooker had both Unity catches for 32 yards and a crucial go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Monticello drops to 5-2 on the season, and 2-1 in the Okaw Valley Black Conference. Unity improves to 6-1 overall and 3-0 in Okaw Valley Black action.

Next week the Sages will play host to Shelbyville on Senior Night. Game time is 7pm and can be heard on 95.9 FM WEZC and online at dewittdailynews.com.

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