Football Recap: Arlington Heights Beats Monterey for Their Fifth Straight Win + How To Watch

With a playoff win on the line, Arlington Heights rose to the challenge on Thursday. They took down the Monterey Plainsmen 56-41. Winning may never get old, but the Yellowjackets sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.

Carson James

Rushing Yards

11/20/25 vs Monterey	222
11/14/25 vs Brewer	290
11/07/25 @ Paschal	215
10/25/25 vs Trimble Tech	147
10/17/25 @ Wyatt	249
+ 7 more games

Arlington Heights was led to victory by Carmelo Carter and Carson James. Carter rushed for 160 yards and four touchdowns, while James rushed for 222 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. James is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 124 every time he's taken the field this season. Jack Evans was in the mix as well, providing Arlington Heights with two TDs.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Arlington Heights was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 400 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 215 rushing yards in eight consecutive games.

Arlington Heights didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Isaiah Schuman and Antonio Johnson. Another thorn in Monterey's side was Jaheim Marshall, who picked up a sack, forced one fumble, and made 11 total tackles.

Several Plainsmen players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Cam Taylor, who picked up 239 receiving yards and two scores. Jonah Reed was another key player, throwing for 424 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 13.3 yards per attempt.

Arlington Heights' win bumped their record up to 11-1. As for Monterey, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.

As of now, neither Arlington Heights nor the Plainsmen have any future games scheduled.