The San Mateo Bearcats lost to the Menlo-Atherton Bears at home by a 42-28 margin on Friday.
San Mateo's loss came despite strong showings from Tyce Copus and Lukas Fitzgerald. Copus gained 134 total yards and a touchdown, while Fitzgerald rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns.
Teddy Dacey had an outrageously good game for Menlo-Atherton as he threw for 312 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 32 yards. That's the most passing touchdowns Dacey has posted since back in November of 2024. Kyle Gabriel was Dacey's top target, picking up 103 receiving yards and one score.
The loss was their first at home , dropping their record down to 3-2. As for Menlo-Atherton, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
San Mateo and Menlo-Atherton will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Bearcats see the field they'll take on Mountain View at 7:00 p.m. on October 9. As for Menlo-Atherton, their break will end when they face Menlo School at 7:00 p.m. on October 10.
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