The Monte Vista Mustangs lost 38-13 to the Oak Ridge Trojans on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 136th, while the Trojans are ranked 26th).
Despite the loss, Monte Vista still got an impressive performance from Ian Ondricek, who threw for 212 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also rushed for 36 yards.
Even if they lost, Monte Vista's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. In that department, Chase Wuischpard was the leader with two.
Braxton Martinez had a dynamite game For Oak Ridge., picking up 184 receiving yards and one score, while also rushing for 37 yards. Martinez showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 68 yards.
This is the second loss in a row for Monte Vista and nudges their season record down to 4-3. As for Oak Ridge, their victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-3.
Looking ahead, Monte Vista will host California at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The matchup will give the Mustangs their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Oak Ridge, they will venture away from home to square off against Whitney at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans will be up against the Wildcats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 35.5 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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