The Monterey Dores will square off against the Carmel Padres at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Monterey has given up an average of 29.2 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monterey managed to slip by Hollister the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Dores came up short against the Haybalers on Friday, falling 33-8. That makes it the first time this season the Dores have let down their home crowd.
Monterey might have lost, but man, Ethan Bonilla Ojendis was a machine: he rushed for 128 yards and one touchdown, and also caught one score.
Meanwhile, Carmel was not the first on the board on Thursday, but they got there more often. They took down Alisal 42-28. The win continues a trend for the Padres in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now won three in a row.
Carmel now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Monterey, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Monterey couldn't quite get it done against Carmel in their previous meeting back in September of 2024 as they fell 41-28. Will the Dores have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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