Exeter entered their game against Kerman on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Monarchs fell 32-22 to the Lions. While losing is never fun, the Monarchs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 410th, while the Lions are ranked 128th). The Monarchs have now allowed more points in their last two games than they did in their previous four.
Exeter lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was TRISTAN SANCHEZ, who rushed for 107 yards on only 9 carries.
Kerman found their leader in sophomore Peyton Coleman, who threw for 255 yards and 2 TDs while completing 86.7% of his passes, and also rushed for 21 yards and a pair of scores. Coleman has totaled 1,417 passing yards over his last seven games compared to 57 in his first seven games last season.
Exeter suffered their first home defeat, dropping their record down to 4-3. As for Kerman, the win keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Exeter will square off against Washington Union at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Kerman, they will take on Dinuba at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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