El Monte is 9-0 against Gabrielino since November of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The El Monte Lions will be playing at home against the Gabrielino Eagles at 7:00 p.m. The timing is sure in El Monte's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Gabrielino has been banged up by eight consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
Last Friday, El Monte earned a 28-18 win over San Gabriel.
Felipe Taboada was his usual excellent self, rushing for 205 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per carry. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 59 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Brandon Do, who rushed for 76 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
El Monte wouldn't let San Gabriel keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Noah Munoz was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. He also set a new season high mark in receiving yards with 91.
El Monte was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 285 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Gabrielino came up short against Santiago on Friday and fell 30-23.
Isiah Caballero put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 64 yards and two touchdowns.
El Monte's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Gabrielino, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's contest: El Monte has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 377.8 total yards per game. It's a different story for Gabrielino, though, as they've been averaging only 188.2. Will El Monte be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will Gabrielino flip the script?
Everything came up roses for El Monte against Gabrielino when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 41-0 win. Will El Monte repeat their success, or does Gabrielino have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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