Football Preview: Monroe Vikings vs. Arleta Mustangs
Monroe is 0-8 against Arleta since September of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Monroe Vikings will look to defend their home field against the Arleta Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Monroe is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They took a hard 45-29 fall against Verdugo Hills. One positive for the Vikings, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Arleta had to suffer through a 49-14 loss at the hands of North Hollywood.
Although Arleta took the loss, they still got scores from Erik Favela and Ethan Lillingston.
Monroe's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Arleta, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Monroe ended up a good deal behind Arleta in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, losing 26-8. Thankfully for Monroe, Kennedy Duran (who rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and also threw for 90 yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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