Gunn hadn't done well against Monta Vista recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Gunn Titans claimed a resounding 28-0 win over the Monta Vista Matadors on the road. Fans of the Titans have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Gunn's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Yonatan Smolyar led the charge by rushing for 87 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. Samuel Dellenbach also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Gunn wouldn't let Monta Vista keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Luke Hines was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Gunn was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 312 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 227 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
Gunn's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Monta Vista, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 3-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gunn will head out to challenge Cupertino at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gunn is facing Cupertino at the right time seeing as Cupertino is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Monta Vista, they will venture away from home to square off against El Camino at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Monta Vista's defense has only allowed 8.5 points per game this season, so El Camino's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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