Monroe Academy (2-1, 1-0) at
PLAS (1-1, 1-1)
The No. 6 Patriots aim to rebound from last week’s 34-28 loss to Macon-East. They will look to do so against a formidable foe. The top ranked Monroe Academy Volunteers pay a visit to Dwight Ward Field in a matchup of perennial powers.
Two-time defending state champion Pike lost to Monroe twice last season including in the playoffs. The Volunteers then fell in the state championship game to Ft. Dale.
The Patriots have never defeated Monroe in four tries. The Volunteers were a AISA 2A power for years before making the move to 3A in 1998.
Monroe lays claim to seven state title with the last coming in 2009 (Monroe played in 2A in 2008-09).
