Football Preview: Menlo-Atherton Bears vs. Monterey Dores
After two games on the road, Menlo-Atherton is heading back home. They will square off against the Monterey Dores at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Menlo-Atherton's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Monterey's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, Menlo-Atherton came up short against Wilcox and fell 30-21. The defeat continues a trend for the Bears in their matchups with the Chargers: they've now lost four in a row.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Joshua Olsen, who picked up 82 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 74 yards. Another back making a difference was Evaimalo Ama, who rushed for 104 yards on only ten carries.
Meanwhile, Monterey blew past Seaside, posting a 41-7 win. Considering the Dores have won four matches by more than 25 points this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
The victory made it two in a row for Monterey and bumps their season record up to 6-4. As for Menlo-Atherton, their record now sits at an identical 6-4.
Menlo-Atherton took their win against Monterey in their previous matchup back in September by a conclusive 28-7. Does Menlo-Atherton have another victory up their sleeve, or will Monterey turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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