Westover Defeats Monroe 14-6 at Hugh Mills Stadium
The victory improves Westover's season record to 7-1 following a defensive battle in Albany.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Football
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Westover High School secured a 14-6 win against Monroe High School on October 23. The victory keeps Westover competitive in the region with an overall record of 7-1.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the regional standings for both teams as they head toward the end of their respective seasons. Westover moves to 5-1 in region play, while Monroe remains at 2-4.
Westover holds a 7-1 overall record and a 5-1 region record, while Monroe carries a 2-6 overall record and a 2-4 region record. The game remained close throughout, highlighted by Westover's goal-line stand and a blocked extra-point attempt.
The players
Jalen Mack
The Westover freshman scored a touchdown and a two-point conversion during the win.
Gabriel Hopper
The Westover player added a rushing touchdown after executing a successful faked handoff.
Justin Grice
The Monroe player scored the team's only rushing touchdown in the contest.
Malik Young
The Westover player was involved in the faked handoff play that led to a rushing touchdown.
The details
Freshman Jalen Mack contributed a touchdown and a two-point conversion for Westover, while Gabriel Hopper added a rushing score following a faked handoff to Malik Young. Monroe's lone touchdown came from a rushing effort by Justin Grice.
Timeline
The game took place on October 23, 2026.
Monroe plays Spencer next Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Westover plays Dougherty next Friday, October 30, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This win keeps Westover in strong contention for postseason advancement under the Georgia High School Association regional playoff qualification criteria. The result forces Monroe to rely on upcoming games to improve its standing within the region.
Westover maintains a 5-1 region record, placing them in a favorable position for upcoming playoff seeding. Monroe must now win its remaining games to improve its 2-4 region standing and competitive outlook.
The takeaway
Consistent defensive play proved decisive in this regional matchup as Westover secured the win by stopping key scoring drives. Local teams continue to focus on region record improvements to secure post-season opportunities.
Further reading
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