Senior Carter Foran will be one of Monticello quarterback and Illini baseball standout Ike Young’s favorite targets this fall.
No.6 Carter Foran
Senior wide receiver and cornerback
What is your favorite Monticello uniform combination?
I’m a fan of the purple jersey and white pants. It gives you the best opportunity to wear cool accessories to match.
Who does Callie Welter’s best impression?
I have a very good impression of Coach (Steve) Kirk, but if I were to coach Welter, it would be Colton Schubert.
What are the best places to eat in Monticello?
Filippo, certainly. I bought pepperoni pizza, Bosco sticks, and breadsticks with pizza sauce.
What does winning a state title mean in a nutshell?
all.
Monticello #78 Mason High School
No. 78 Mason High School
Senior offensive lineman and defensive lineman
What is your favorite Monticello uniform combination?
All gray. I think it looks the best.
Who does Callie Welter’s best impression?
Colton Shubert.
What are the best places to eat in Monticello?
Casa Real. I’ll have beef enchiladas.
What does winning a state title mean in a nutshell?
wonderful.
Monticello #13 Matt Swartz
No.13 Matt Swartz
Senior linebacker and running back
What is your favorite Monticello uniform combination?
Wearing a white jersey and purple pants. I like contrast and remember when they first got the new jerseys they wore white on purple. And I thought it looked good.
Who does Callie Welter’s best impression?
He’ll pull out not only Sam Barth, but Ike Young and Carter Foran from time to time.
What are the best places to eat in Monticello?
Mr. Filippo. 100%. I choose a large cheese pizza and 5 breadsticks with cheddar cheese.
What does winning a state title mean in a nutshell?
Surreal.
Monticello’s Ike Young, 3, and Unity’s Ryan Link, 16, during a Class 3A soccer semifinal game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Monticello.
No.3 Ike Young
Senior quarterback and free safety
What is your favorite Monticello uniform combination?
All gray. It’s different and it’s not something you’ll wear every week.
Who does Callie Welter’s best impression?
Carter Foran.
What are the best places to eat in Monticello?
Casa Real. Sometimes I have fried shrimp, and sometimes I have arroz con pollo. It’s chicken and rice.
What does winning a state title mean in a nutshell?
It’s exquisite.
