Football Recap: Menlo-Atherton Bears vs. Live Oak Acorns
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Archbishop Mitty, Menlo-Atherton was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Live Oak Acorns 35-0 at home. That looming 35-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bears yet this season.
Jt Roeder was a one-man wrecking crew for Menlo-Atherton as he picked up 148 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Roeder showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 55 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Xander Eschelman, who threw for 134 yards and two touchdowns on only nine passes.
Menlo-Atherton's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Live Oak, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Menlo-Atherton will be playing at home against Aragon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Menlo-Atherton's defense has only allowed 9.5 points per game this season, so Aragon's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Live Oak, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Lincoln at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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