It's a good thing that the Monarchs don't care about style points. If so, few would have been handed out after a 6-2 home win over the Upland Regulators. Truth be told, it was an ugly game from an offensive standpoint Coach Greg said but the only thing that matters is that we got the "W" and pushed our record to 2-2. Bottom Line.
The Regulators looked sharp the first nine minutes of the contest and managed to keep the football for the entire first quarter. They drove deep into Monarchs territory but failed to convert on a fourth and goal. The young Monarchs subsequently took over on downs but were ineffective as the visitors forced a three and out situation inside the Monarchs ten yard line. However, instead of punting, Coach Greg opted to take a safety which gave the Regulators a 2-0 lead. I took a safety in that situation because about five years ago we lost in the championship against the Cats because we failed to execute a punt. The decision didn't appear to payoff at first because the Monarchs and Regulators were in a defensive battle up until three minutes left in the 4th quarter. That's when powerful fullback K. Wilson Jr. took a dive 60 yards up the gut for the game winning touchdown. We caught them blitzing in the "A" gap Coach Alex said and we had the right play called at the right time. Fortunately, it worked out for us today Coach Gene added.
For K. Wilson Jr., the touchdown was bitter sweet. Two weeks ago he had the football stripped out his hands as time expired against the Hard Knock Steelers. That play resulted in a touchdown. Couple that with a "Hitting an Unprotected Player" call by the referee and the end result was the Monarchs loss 12-6 to the Steelers. Never the less, he redeemed hiimself today.
Defensively, the Monarchs forced three interceptions. S. Pratt, M. Saccoh, and R. Doe each had a pick while E. Muse, T. Davis and B. Parker also helped contribute to keeping the Upland Regulators offense in check the whole day. The Monarchs 105's have a bye this week and will finish up against the mighty Eastwick Dynasty Dragons. The young Monarchs will try to end a three year organizational losing skid against the Dragons at home on Oct 15th. The Dragons enjoyed a lot of success the last couple of years but they got some "Big Heads" over there on 69th and Grovers Avenue Coach Greg said. Someone has got to burst there bubble. They talk way too much.
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