‘We’re not soft like that’: Monroe City expects to improve after facing vaunted Valle Catholic in season opener

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | August 31, 2024
The Monroe City defense did its best to bottle up Valle Catholic during Friday night's game at Lankford Field in Monroe CIty, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

MONROE CITY, Mo. — Except for the final score, Dylan Ross wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. Ross, a senior running back and linebacker for Monroe City, welcomed the challenge of facing 15-time state champion Valle Catholic in Week One. “If we play a cupcake Week One, we’re just going to be known as…

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Crim: Opportunity knocks for Monroe City as tradition-laden Valle Catholic comes calling

By Don Crim, Senior Columnist | August 26, 2024
Monroe City coach David Kirby and the Panthers will square off against Valle Catholic in the season opener Friday night at Lankford Field in Monroe City, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

QUINCY — At long last, the high school football season kicks off Friday night in both Illinois and Missouri. There will be the usual rivalry games — Quincy Notre Dame will host Quincy High School and Hannibal will host Jefferson City Helias. And Camp Point Central will open the defense of its state championship at…

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