With a playoff game on the line, Monache rose to the challenge on Friday. They put the hurt on the Lompoc Braves with a sharp 32-6 victory. The Marauders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by 26 points or more this season.
Monache's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but D.J. Shimer led the charge by rushing for 113 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. Ty Baxter was another key rusher, rushing for 110 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries.
Monache was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 241 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 168 rushing yards in 11 consecutive contests.
Monache didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Baxter.
Monache's record now sits at 7-4. As for Lompoc, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Monache is taking a road trip to face off against Porterville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Porterville is coming into the matchup with six straight wins at home, so Monache will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Lompoc does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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