Menlo School's offense rose to the challenge against a Wildcats defense that boasted an average of only 12 points allowed on Thursday. The Knights strolled past the Los Gatos Wildcats with points to spare, taking the game 31-14. Given the Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked ninth, while the Wildcats are ranked 135th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Los Gatos' loss came despite strong showings from Helena Younan and Taylor Payne. Younan threw for 158 yards and a pair of TDs, while Payne picked up 56 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Payne also deserves a shoutout for her performance on D, making three total tackles and defending one pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Menlo School's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Los Gatos, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.
Menlo School and Los Gatos will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Knights will square off against rival St. Ignatius College Preparatory at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Los Gatos is set to face off against their familiar foe Milpitas at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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