Monte Alto was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat. They took a blow against the Santa Maria Cougars, falling 64-26. The Blue Devil were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-12.
Leading Santa Maria to victory were Daniel Martinez and Luis Otero. Martinez rushed for 89 yards and three touchdowns, while Otero picked up 138 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Otero was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 54 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Ruben Hernandez, who picked up 90 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Monte Alto's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Santa Maria, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monte Alto will take on La Villa at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Monte Alto is facing La Villa at the right time seeing as La Villa is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Santa Maria, they will square off against Woodsboro at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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