The King City Mustangs will play host again on Monday to welcome the Hollister Haybalers, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Both have allowed few points on average, (King City: 11.3, Hollister: 7.9) so any points scored will be well earned.
Hollister is facing King City at the wrong time: King City suffered their first home loss of the season on Thursday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a 30-19 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sharks. The Mustangs' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Despite the defeat, King City saw an underclassman step up: Katia Slama threw for 254 yards and three touchdowns. Slama is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as she's now passed for three or more in the last eight games she's played dating back to last season. Dania Rodriguez was Slama's top target, picking up 89 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Hollister's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They took an 18-12 hit to the loss column at the hands of Aptos. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Haybalers came into the match with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 75th, while the Mariners are ranked 235th).
King City's loss dropped their record down to 11-3. As for Hollister, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-4.
King City might still be hurting after the 30-6 loss they got from Hollister in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will King City have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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