Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mount Miguel). They claimed a resounding 63-26 win over the Grossmont Foothillers at home. Given the Matadors' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 127th, while the Foothillers are ranked 527th), the result on Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Aj Stowers was his usual excellent self, throwing for 318 yards and five touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushing for 50 yards and a touchdown. Ezelle Buchanan was another key player, picking up 89 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Another reason for the win was Mount Miguel's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for eight sacks. Leading the way was Easton Sanchez with three.
When it comes to explaining why Grossmont lost, don't look at Noah Walker. Despite the final result, he picked up 74 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Grossmont also got a significant boost from Casey Cambell, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 83 yards.
Mount Miguel's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Grossmont, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Mount Miguel wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 48-35 win against Helix on the 11th. Grossmont has also already played their next contest, a 60-49 victory against Steele Canyon on the 11th.
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