The Monticello Sages returned two interceptions for touchdowns, Brayden Snyder threw for two touchdowns and Lucas Lieb ran for two more as the Monticello Sages rolled past Olympia 42-0 in the debut in a new conference on opening night of the 2017 high school football season Friday night.
Snyder finished with 193 yards and threw for the two touchdowns. Asher Bradd hauled in a four yard touchdown reception and finished with 22 yards receiving. Dylan Thomas had a 73 yard touchdown receiving and finished with 86 total yards.
Lieb finished with seven carries for 28 yards and two touchdowns.
Bradd also finished with two interceptions, including a pick-six on the third play from scrimmage. Nathan Harman also returned an interception for a touchdown in the first half.
The Sages led 42-0 by halftime and running clock limited action in the second half, allowing Monticello to open 1-0 in the new Illini Prairie Conference.
Olympia is 0-1 on the year.
Monticello travels to Chillicothe next week to take on Illinois Valley Central. Hear all the action starting at 7 pm on 95.9 FM WEZC and online at dewittdailynews.com.
