El Monte had lost five straight at home, but on Monday they dropped down to 2-6-1 to make it six. They lost 26-0 to the South El Monte Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 646th, while the Eagles are ranked 320th).
As for South El Monte, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.0 points on average over those games.
South El Monte's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Janell Chavoya, who threw for 69 yards and two touchdowns while completing 77.8% of her passes, and also rushed for 36 yards. Gissell Morales was in the mix too, providing the Eagles with two scores.
El Monte wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 14-0 defeat against Rosemead on the 10th. As for South El Monte, they have also already played their next contest, a 40-7 win against Arroyo on the 10th.
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