Walnut hasn't had much luck against Chino recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Mustangs will be playing at home against the Cowboys at 7:00 p.m.
Walnut is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Diamond Bar on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Mustangs lost 30-7 to the Brahmas.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Chino). They blew past Covina 49-27 on Friday. With the Cowboys ahead 35-14 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Chino's win came from a few key players Walnut will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Markell Monroe, who picked up 183 receiving yards and three scores. He was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 62 yards. Another player making a difference was Nathan Bull, who rushed for 159 yards and one touchdown while picking up 8.8 yards per carry.
The victory made it two in a row for Chino and bumps their season record up to 2-4. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 41.5 points over those games. As for Walnut, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Walnut was dealt a bruising 54-24 loss at the hands of Chino when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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