Laguna Creek is 0-3 against Monterey Trail since September of 2024 but things could change  on Tuesday. The Cardinals will look to defend their home field  against the Mustangs  at 7:00  p.m.
On Thursday, Laguna Creek was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap  as they fell  12-6 to Elk Grove. While losing is never fun, the Cardinals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage  in MaxPreps' California flag football rankings (they are ranked 499th, while the Thundering Herd are ranked 167th).
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Monterey Trail beat Franklin 19-13 on Tuesday. The  win made it back-to-back  victories for the Mustangs.
 One reason for the win was Monterey Trail's imposing  defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. In fact, those sacks all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut  Ezira Hawkins.  Isabella Barrientos got in on the action too, converting a pick  into a touchdown.
 Laguna Creek's defeat dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Monterey Trail, their victory bumped their record up to 13-6.
 Laguna Creek was dealt a bruising  38-0 loss at the hands of Monterey Trail in their previous meeting  back in September. Can the Cardinals avenge their  defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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