Monache's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They really took it to the Mt. Whitney Pioneers for the full four quarters, racking up a 35-7 win. The result was nothing new for the Marauders, who have now won four contests by 28 points or more so far this season.
Monache found their leader in sophomore Cooper Baxter, who rushed for 212 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 9.6 yards per carry. Baxter was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 60 yards. Derrick Ziegler was in the mix as well, providing Monache with one score.
Marauders
| 10/17/25 @ Mt. Whitney | 258 |
| 10/10/25 @ Redwood | 61 |
| 08/29/25 vs Templeton | 198 |
| 11/15/24 @ Porterville | 122 |
| 11/08/24 vs Lompoc | 241 |
| + 7 more games |
Monache was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 258 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Monache didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Baxter and Isaiah Robles. Monache received some extra help from Ziegler, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Monache has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 35.2 points over those games. As for Mt. Whitney, they dropped their record down to 1-7 with the loss, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Coming up, Monache will face off against Golden West at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Mt. Whitney, they will take on Porterville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Pioneers will need to watch out since the Panthers have now posted at least 31 points in their last seven matchups.
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