El Monte's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They walked away with a 28-18 victory over the San Gabriel Matadors.
It was another big night for Felipe Taboada, who rushed for 205 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per carry. He showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 59 yards. Another player making a difference was Brandon Do, who rushed for 76 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
El Monte wouldn't let San Gabriel keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. El Monte can thank Noah Munoz and Aaron Rivera for forcing all of them. Munoz also set a new season high mark in receiving yards with 91.
El Monte was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 285 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
El Monte's record now sits at 4-1. As for San Gabriel, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
El Monte will take on Gabrielino at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. El Monte's defense has only allowed 15 points per game this season, so Gabrielino's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for San Gabriel, they will square off against Schurr at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Schurr will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something San Gabriel surely won't give up without a fight.
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