Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Monterey Trail). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Sheldon Huskies 47-0 at home. Given the Mustangs' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 153rd, while the Huskies are ranked 442nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Monterey Trail was led to victory by ODIE JEFFERSON and KADEN LOVE. JEFFERSON rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.8 yards per carry, while LOVE rushed for 66 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. JEFFERSON's longest rush was for an impressive 67 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. ISAIAH COSTLEY made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Monterey Trail was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 285 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 161 rushing yards in 17 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Monterey Trail wouldn't let Sheldon keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. ELIJAH FOLAU was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
Monterey Trail's victory bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Sheldon, they dropped their record down to 2-4 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monterey Trail will head out to face off against Pleasant Grove at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Monterey Trail will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last. As for Sheldon, they will take on Franklin at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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