Foothill had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against the Monte Vista Mustangs on Friday, falling 49-23. Despite 52 more yards than the Mustangs, the Falcons couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Foothill's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Max Shuga, who picked up 172 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. Shuga showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 63 yards. Foothill also got help from Dylan Souza, who showed off his sure hands for 88 receiving yards.
Monte Vista's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ian Ondricek, who threw for 166 yards and four touchdowns. Those 166 passing yards gave Ondricek a new career-high. Justin Grisham helped Ondricek out on the ground, rushing for 115 yards on only ten carries, while also catching one score.
Looking ahead, Foothill will head out on the road to challenge Castro Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Monte Vista, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Archbishop Riordan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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