OAKWOOD, Ga. – West Hall mounted a major comeback, but ultimately fell to Monroe Area, 31-21.
The Purple Hurricanes jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead before the Spartans stormed back to cut the lead to 24-21 with five minutes left. Monroe Area hit a touchdown late to get to the final score.
Brett Sturm finished with 155 yards passing and two touchdowns, both to Shaka Rorie, while rushing for 135 more yards. Elijah Hayes had 133 yards rushing in his final high school game with a touchdown.
