The Monticello Sages begin a pivotal stretch of its season as the 2023 fall football schedule heads into the final leg of the regular season.

The 4-2 Sages begin the final third of the regular season visiting Paxton-Buckley-Loda Friday night. Coach Cully Welter felt positively about his team's 63-12 win over Rantoul Friday noting he was working to get more athletes involved.

Like Monticello, PBL will enter Friday night 4-2 overall. Game time is 7 pm. Hear the action on 95.9 FM WEZC and online at dewittdailynews.com.