The Strathmore Spartans will take on the Exeter Monarchs at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Exeter is hoping to do what Avenal couldn't last Friday: put an end to Strathmore's winning streak (dating back to last season), which now stands at nine games. Strathmore blew past Avenal 41-20.
Isaiah Colunga was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries, and also threw for 101 yards and a touchdown on only seven passes. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards. Gerardo Ruiz was another key player, rushing for 81 yards and two touchdowns.
Strathmore wouldn't let Avenal keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Strathmore can thank Abee Hernandez and Noah Pavone for forcing both of them. Hernandez also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making ten total tackles (1.0 for loss). Another thorn in Avenal's side was Charlie Gates, who picked up three sacks and made eight total tackles.
Meanwhile, Exeter owes their defense a big pat on the back after their performance on Friday. They blew past Lindsay, posting a 28-0 victory at home. Given the Monarchs' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 282nd, while the Cardinals are ranked 685th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Strathmore's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0. As for Exeter, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Strathmore couldn't quite finish off Exeter when the teams last played back in August of 2023 and fell 24-21. Will Strathmore have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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