Menlo-Atherton kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They had to suffer through a 41-7 loss at the hands of the Destiny Christian Academy Lions. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bears have suffered since September 13, 2024.
Teddy Dacey threw for 91 yards on 12 of 22 attempts. Jacob Roeder was his top target, picking up 41 receiving yards. On the ground, Monty Turner rushed for 30 yards.
Destiny Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was K'Aden Minor, who rushed for 140 yards and one score on only ten carries. Those 140 rushing yards gave Minor a new career-high. Zion Ditmore was another key rusher, rushing for 78 yards and a pair of TDs on only eight carries.
The victory got Destiny Christian Academy back to even at 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Menlo-Atherton will take on Acalanes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Destiny Christian Academy, they will face off against Yuba City at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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