With a playoff game on the line, Monrovia rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Indianapolis Scecina Memorial Crusaders 42-19. Considering the Bulldogs have won six contests by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Jozy Hand, who rushed for 50 yards and two touchdowns.
Monrovia was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 326 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 182 rushing yards in 22 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Monrovia wouldn't let Indianapolis Scecina Memorial keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Monrovia can thank Horrace Kollie and Aiden Parker for forcing both of them. Ethen Followell was another major factor on D, making eight total tackles and defending three passes in addition to snagging an interception.
Despite the defeat, Indianapolis Scecina Memorial saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Gavin Connel rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Connel a new career-high in rushing yards. Tenauri Woods also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 91 receiving yards.
Monrovia's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-2. As for Indianapolis Scecina Memorial, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-7.
Monrovia will stay at home for another week and welcome Covenant Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Monrovia is facing Covenant Christian at the right time seeing as Covenant Christian is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. Indianapolis Scecina Memorial does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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