Exeter had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a blow against the Shafter Generals, falling 41-0. While losing is never fun, the Monarchs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 497th, while the Generals are ranked 210th).
Andrew Plyman threw for 163 yards on seven of 17 attempts. Owen Robertson was his top target, picking up 136 receiving yards.
A big part of Shafter's victory came down to the chemistry between Ezekiel Osborne and his top target Alex Reyna. Osborne threw for 205 yards and one TD while completing 85% of his passes while Reyna picked up 92 receiving yards and one touchdown. Those 92 receiving yards gave Reyna a new career-high.
Exeter wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 41-0 defeat against Woodlake on the 29th. As for Shafter, they have also already played their next game, a 55-18 win against Arvin on the 28th.
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