Watsonville is 0-4 against Monte Vista Christian since November of 2014 but things could change on Saturday. The Watsonville Wildcatz will look to defend their home field 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 came out on top against Everett Alvarez by a score of 42-34.
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 win got Watsonville back to even at 2-2. As for Monte Vista Christian, the victory also got them back to even at 2-2.
Watsonville took a serious blow against Monte Vista Christian in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 55-19. Will Watsonville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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