The McFarland Cougars will face off against the Mira Monte Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
McFarland is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Fowler two weeks ago (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Cougars lost 41-21 to the Redcats. The Cougars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Malachi Davis, who threw for 282 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.3 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 38 yards. Julian Barajas was Davis' top target, picking up 125 receiving yards and one score.
Even if they lost, McFarland's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Leading the way was Giovanni Rivera with two.
Meanwhile, Mira Monte waltzed into their matchup on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came out on top against the Bears by a score of 20-12. The 20-point effort marked the Lions' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
McFarland better keep an eye on Nathan Gonzales. He was instrumental in Mira Monte's win, rushing for 317 yards and three TDs while picking up 12.2 yards per carry. Gonzales' rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his 19th straight game with at least 100 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Mira Monte was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 314 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 157 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
McFarland's defeat dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Mira Monte, their record is now 7-3.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. McFarland has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 157.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Mira Monte struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 264 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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