Football Recap: Exeter Monarchs vs. Hanford West Huskies
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Exeter). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Hanford West Huskies 51-8 at home. Considering the Monarchs have won five matchups by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Niqo Calderon was his usual excellent self, rushing for 112 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Molina, who rushed for 16 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Exeter was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 281 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Exeter's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-2. As for Hanford West, they are on a 17-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Exeter will head out to square off against Selma at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Exeter's defense has only allowed 9.6 points per game this season, so Selma's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Hanford West, they will be playing at home against Immanuel at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Immanuel will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Hanford West surely won't give up without a fight.
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