A victory for American just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against the Mt. Eden Monarchs, falling 42-6. The Eagles' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Marvin Boone threw for 78 yards and a touchdown.
Jaylen Tate was his top target, picking up 63 receiving yards.
Mt. Eden's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Johnathan Santiago Jr led the charge by rushing for 157 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also picking up 45 receiving yards and a touchdown. Santiago Jr's longest rush was for an impressive 51 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Isaiah Nunes was another key player, having thrown for 271 yards and four touchdowns.
American's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Mt. Eden, their record is now 2-8.
As of now, neither American nor Mt. Eden have any future games scheduled.
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