Watsonville hasn't had much luck against Monte Vista Christian recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Watsonville Wildcatz will face off against the Monte Vista Christian Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Watsonville's defense has only allowed 15.5 points per game this season, so Monte Vista Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Last Saturday, Watsonville didn't have too much trouble with Pajaro Valley on the road as they won 17-2.
Meanwhile, Monte Vista Christian's offense rose to the challenge against a Eagles defense that boasted an average of only 17.25 points allowed on Friday. Monte Vista Christian walked away with a 42-34 win over Everett Alvarez.
Monte Vista Christian had a senior duo take command as Dominic Pierini threw for 442 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.3 yards per attempt and Nico Downie picked up 219 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Those 442 passing yards set a new season-high mark for Pierini. A healthy portion of that aerial production (80 yards to be exact) also went to Nate Collins, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
The victory got Watsonville back to even at 2-2. As for Monte Vista Christian, the win also got them back to even at 2-2.
Watsonville was taken down by Monte Vista Christian 55-19 when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Will Watsonville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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