Monroe’s Scrimmage Wins with Defense | Albany Georgia News

Albany Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

Monroe edged out Mitchell County 14-6 in a preseason scrimmage packed with defensive grit and rule-driven chaos—quarterbacks off-limits meant no scramble plays, shifting the game’s rhythm. Jordyn Shorter connected with Dy’Karie Carr for a TD to take an 8-6 halftime lead, then Justin Grice’s big run gave Monroe another score. But a costly fumble handed Mitchell County a chance to tie it—only for Monroe’s defense to rally, forcing a fumble on the next play and sealing the win with a recovery. It was a mixed bag: explosive moments, clutch stops, and a critical turnover that cost them dearly…