Football Game Preview: Morningside Hits the Road

By Team Reports Aug 27, 2024, 6:05am

Football Preview: Morningside Monarchs vs. Saddleback Roadrunners



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The Morningside Monarchs will challenge the Saddleback Roadrunners at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

Morningside is leaving town to face Saddleback after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Morningside fell to West Adams 30-26. The loss leaves the Monarchs without a win on the season.

The losing side was boosted by Jordan Flores, who rushed for 69 yards and two touchdowns. Morningside also got a significant boost from Jayden Harmon, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 81 yards.

Morningside wouldn't let West Adams keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Morningside can thank Samuel Salas-Lopez and Michael Willis for forcing both of them.

Saddleback kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They fell just short of Tri-City Christian by a score of 12-9. The defeat leaves the Roadrunners without a win on the season.

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