Fourth-ranked Monticello beat North Fayette Valley 42-13 in the first round of the Class 2A Iowa high school football playoffs Friday night at Monticello.

Monticello quarterback Preston Ries (5) breaks a tackle before gaining extra yards during Monticello’s home game against North Fayette Valley on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Monticello quarterback Preston Ries (5) scans downfield during Monticello’s home game against North Fayette Valley on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

North Fayette Valley’s Tate Germann (9) breaks out of the backfield during Monticello’s home game against North Fayette Valley on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Monticello quarterback Preston Ries (5) leaves the pocket looking for a pass during Monticello’s home game against North Fayette Valley on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

during Monticello’s home game against North Fayette Valley on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Monticello quarterback Preston Ries (5) breaks free for a touchdown during Monticello’s home game against North Fayette Valley on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Monticello quarterback Preston Ries (5) looks for a gap during Monticello’s home game against North Fayette Valley on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

North Fayette Valley’s Kyler White (8) dives on a fumble during Monticello’s home game against North Fayette Valley on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

North Fayette Valley Decklyn Heins (7) launches a pass during Monticello’s home game against North Fayette Valley on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

North Fayette Valley’s Ayden Turner (27) breaks a tackle during Monticello’s home game against North Fayette Valley on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

North Fayette Valley’s Kyler White (8) grinds for a first down during Monticello’s home game against North Fayette Valley on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Monticello’s Ty Tallman (4) is congratulated after making an interception during Monticello’s home game against North Fayette Valley on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

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