Santana has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They lost to the Grossmont Foothillers on the road by a 32-13 margin. While losing is never fun, the Sultans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 227th, while the Foothillers are ranked 46th).
Marissa Farace had a dynamite game for Grossmont, throwing for 175 yards and four touchdowns.
This is the second loss in a row for Santana and nudges their season record down to 7-4-1. As for Grossmont, their win bumped their record up to 8-3.
Santana will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Steele Canyon at 4:00 p.m. Steele Canyon is coming into the contest with three straight defeats at home, meaning Santana will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Grossmont, they will host Granite Hills at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Grossmont's defense has only allowed 14.5 points per game this season, so Granite Hills' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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