The Monarchs defeated the Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies 27-10 at home in the 2063 preseason Week 3 matchup on August 18. Monarchs head coach John Rodriguez led his team to victory, capitalizing on key plays through all four quarters.

The Monarchs won the toss and elected to defer, allowing the Rubber Duckies first possession. Early in the opening quarter, a pivotal interception set the tone for the Monarchs. Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies quarterback Alex Azure's pass was intercepted at the Monarchs' nine-yard line by Curtis Migliore, who returned the ball 43 yards to the Monarchs' 48-yard line.

The Monarchs converted the turnover into points at 7:16 of the first quarter when Ken Jones connected with Keith Renteria on a three-yard touchdown pass. Jerry Andrews' successful extra point put the Monarchs up 7-0. The Rubber Duckies answered late in the quarter with a four-yard rushing touchdown from Charles Jones, tying the game at 7 following Sam Maloof's extra point.

In the second quarter, Monarchs kicker Jerry Andrews added a 27-yard field goal at 4:09, restoring a 10-7 lead. The remainder of the half saw strong special teams play from both sides, with multiple punts and fair catches but no additional scoring.

The third quarter saw the Monarchs extend their lead. Omer Vasquez connected with Wm Domingo on a 31-yard touchdown pass at 2:15, followed by another successful extra point from Andrews, pushing the score to 17-7. Punting remained a feature of the quarter as both teams exchanged field position.

In the fourth quarter, the Rubber Duckies narrowed the gap with a 34-yard field goal by Maloof at 12:23, making it 17-10. The Monarchs responded with another 27-yard field goal by Andrews at 8:34, securing a 20-10 lead. Monarchs defense held firm for the remainder of the game, preventing further scoring.

Monarchs quarterback completed 22 of 32 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. The rushing attack contributed 131 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries. Notable offensive performances included wide receiver Andrew David with 108 receiving yards, running back Michael McDougal who rushed for 77 yards, added 29 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown, and receiver Wm Domingo with a receiving touchdown and 31 yards. On defense, Curtis Migliore's interception was a key highlight.

Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies quarterback Alex Azure passed for 104 yards with one interception and rushed for 10 yards. Running back Charles Jones accumulated 46 rushing yards and a receiving touchdown. Wide receiver Gordon Davidson led with 66 receiving yards.

Both teams struggled on third downs, with neither converting an opportunity. Penalties were minimal, with the Monarchs accruing 10 yards on one penalty and the Rubber Duckies 5 yards.

The Monarchs improve their preseason record with this win under John Rodriguez, while the Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies continue to seek their first preseason victory.

Final score: Monarchs 27, Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies 10.