Castaic lost against Valencia back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Castaic Coyotes received a blow as they fell 52-33 to the Valencia Vikings. While losing is never fun, the Coyotes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 371st, while the Vikings are ranked 138th).
Despite the loss, Castaic still got an impressive performance from Monty Coleman, who rushed for 111 yards and three touchdowns. Coleman is becoming a predictor of Castaic's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 2-5 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Jayden Broderick, who picked up 89 receiving yards and a touchdown.
It was another big night for Brian Bonner, who rushed for 114 yards and four touchdowns for Valencia. Nico Funez was another key player, picking up 122 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Castaic's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Valencia, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-4.
Castaic does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Valencia, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against West Ranch at 7:00 p.m. West Ranch is coming into the match with three straight wins on the road, so Valencia will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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