After flying high against Sierra Vista last Friday, Baldwin Park came back down to earth. The Braves lost 35-14 to the Monrovia Wildcats on Friday. The contest marked the Braves' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Although Baldwin Park took the loss, they still got scores from Donovan St Cyr and Jayden Maxie.
Even if they lost, Baldwin Park's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Gregory Holland, Aiden Garcia, and Esteban Cortez, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Monrovia's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jesse Saucedo led the charge by throwing for 231 yards and two TDs on only 17 passes. DASHAWN SIEBER helped Saucedo out on the ground, rushing for 23 yards and a pair of scores, while also picking up 53 receiving yards.
Having lost for the first time this season, Baldwin Park fell to 4-1. As for Monrovia, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Baldwin Park and Monrovia will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Braves see the field they'll take on Northview at 7:00 p.m. on October 2. As for Monrovia, their break will end when they face South Pasadena at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.
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