Two dominant backs in Nathan Gonzales and Jason De La Cruz are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Mira Monte Lions will square off against the Orosi Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Mira Monte is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 28-7 margin over Foothill. The victory was familiar territory for the Lions, who have now won six games in a row.
Mira Monte didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Nathan Atkinson, Wyatt Colunga, and Cordae Fulmer picked up one apiece. That interception marked the first that Colunga has snagged this season.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter and that's exactly how it played out for Orosi on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew Firebaugh out of the water with a 42-7 final score. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Cardinals had established a 21-point advantage.
Mira Monte's record now sits at 9-3. As for Orosi, their record is now an identical 9-3.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Mira Monte has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 264 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Orosi struggles in that department as they've been averaging 296.4 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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