Mount Miguel lost to Helix back in October of 2015, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Mount Miguel Matadors came out on top against the Helix Highlanders by a score of 48-35. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Matadors.
Mount Miguel found their leader in underclassman Jayden Hunter, who rushed for 62 yards and three touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Parris Vernon, who gained 93 total yards and a touchdown.
Mount Miguel didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Delontay Williams and Dominic Lopez. Lopez also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 11.
When it comes to explaining why Helix lost, don't look at Isaiah Jackson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 171 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 32 yards and a touchdown.
Mount Miguel pushed their record up to 6-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Helix, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Mount Miguel will host Granite Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Mount Miguel's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Helix, they are taking a road trip to challenge Grossmont at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Grossmont is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 45 points per game this season.
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