The Monte Vista Monarchs will face off against the Valhalla Norsemen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Monte Vista's defense has only allowed 13.8 points per game this season, so Valhalla's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Monte Vista is likely headed into the game with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Santana on Friday. The Monarchs took a 14-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sultans. The Monarchs have struggled against the Sultans recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Valhalla can bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They blew past El Cajon Valley, posting a 38-0 victory. The Norsemen's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
Monte Vista better keep an eye on Liam Hypes. He was instrumental in Valhalla's win, rushing for 177 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.0 yards per carry, and also picking up 47 receiving yards. Jackson Newman was another key player, rushing for 120 yards and three scores.
Valhalla was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 351 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Monte Vista's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Valhalla, their win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-6.
Monte Vista strolled past Valhalla in their previous matchup back in October of 2024 by a score of 38-21. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Newman, who rushed for 135 yards and one TD on only 13 carries, and also threw for 177 yards and one touchdown. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Monarchs still be able to contain Newman? There's only one way to find out.
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