After two games on the road, Monrovia is heading back home. They will welcome the San Dimas Saints at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Two weeks ago, Monrovia won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Don Lugo 28-27.
Joshua Griffiths was his usual excellent self, rushing for 307 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 67 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Monrovia's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB three times. Kaleb Ellison was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sackshimself. Lucas Martinez was another major factor on D, forcing a fumble, making nine total tackles, and making nine total tackles in addition to snagging an interception.
Monrovia was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 374 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 203 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, after only seven points in their last match, San Dimas made sure to put some points up on the board against Sunny Hills on Friday. San Dimas blew past Sunny Hills 44-10 on the road. The result was nothing new for the Saints, who have now won three matchups by 34 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Caleb Morquecho, who rushed for 67 yards and two touchdowns.
Monrovia's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for San Dimas, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Monrovia has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 322.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like San Dimas struggles in that department as they've been averaging 288.2. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Monrovia beat San Dimas 42-29 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Morquecho, who rushed for 244 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Monrovia still be able to contain Morquecho? There's only one way to find out.
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