Mountain View has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They had to suffer through a 42-14 loss at the hands of the Spanish Fork Dons. The Bruins haven't had much luck with the Dons recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Mountain View's loss came despite strong showings from Hyrum Stafford and Kalvin Floyd. Stafford threw for 108 yards and two touchdowns, while Floyd picked up 56 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Floyd didn't just play on offense: he also made six total tackles and defended a pass.
Even if they lost, Mountain View's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. In that department, Landon Shumway was the leader with two. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 14 games he's played dating back to last season.
Spanish Fork's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kaden Vest led the charge by rushing for 152 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. Vest really tore up the turf during one magnificent 76-yard run. Mckay Smith was another key player, throwing for 258 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes.
The defeat snapped Mountain View's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-2 record. As for Spanish Fork, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-1.
Mountain View will face off against Uintah at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mountain View's defense has only allowed 17 points per game this season, so Uintah's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Spanish Fork, they will square off against Salem Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Spanish Fork has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 145 points over their last three matchups.
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