Football Game Preview: Monta Vista Matadors vs. Saratoga Falcons

By Team Reports Oct 1, 2024, 5:21am

Football Preview: Monta Vista Matadors vs. Saratoga Falcons

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The Monta Vista Matadors will face off against the Saratoga Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Monta Vista: 10.2, Saratoga: 11.8) so any points scored will be well earned.

Last Friday, Monta Vista was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 17-13 to El Camino. The Matadors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Saratoga put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Mills with a sharp 41-15 win. Considering the Falcons have won three contests by more than 22 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Ian Johnson had a dynamite game for Saratoga, picking up 65 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 42 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Johnson has posted since back in September of 2023.

Monta Vista's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Saratoga, their victory bumped their record up to 4-0.

Monta Vista was dealt a bruising 33-0 defeat at the hands of Saratoga in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Will Monta Vista have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.

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