The Aptos Mariners will play host again on Friday to welcome the Monterey Dores, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Aptos' defense has only allowed 17.6 points per game this season, so Monterey's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Aptos' usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when Hollister offense got past them. Aptos came up short against Hollister on Friday, falling 35-14. The match marked the Mariners' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
The losing side was boosted by Ryan Solorio, who rushed for 48 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 46 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Monterey). They blew past Everett Alvarez, posting a 42-6 victory on the road. Given the Dores' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 261st, while the Eagles are ranked 588th), the result on Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Aptos' defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Monterey, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Aptos came up short against Monterey when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 48-43. Will Aptos have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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