Mira Monte couldn't quite beat Kern Valley on Friday, but the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 25-point defeat they were dealt last Thursday. The Mira Monte Lions fell just short of the Kern Valley Broncs by a score of 20-17. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
When it comes to explaining why Mira Monte lost, don't look at Nathan Gonzales. Despite the final result, he rushed for 223 yards and a touchdown. Those 223 rushing yards gave Gonzales a new career-high.
Zane Carver had an outrageously good game for Kern Valley as he rushed for 197 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries, and also threw for 119 yards and a touchdown on only nine passes. Carver's longest rush was for an incredible 75 yards. 92 of those passing yards were hauled in by Aiden Madden, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Mira Monte's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Kern Valley, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-3.
Mira Monte didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 21-10 victory vs. East Bakersfield on the 27th. Kern Valley has also already played their next contest, a 35-21 defeat against Lompoc on the 27th.
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