Menlo-Atherton lost against Wilcox back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Menlo-Atherton Bears fell 30-21 to the Wilcox Chargers. The Bears haven't had much luck with the Chargers recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Menlo-Atherton's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Joshua Olsen, who picked up 82 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Olsen got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 74 yards. Another rusher making a difference was Evaimalo Ama, who rushed for 104 yards on only ten carries.
Menlo-Atherton's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Wilcox, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 8-2.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Menlo-Atherton will face off against Monterey at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Menlo-Atherton's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Monterey's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Wilcox, they will take on Santa Teresa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Santa Teresa will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Wilcox surely won't give up without a fight.
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