Crawford had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 36-13 to the Monte Vista Monarchs on Friday. The Colts have struggled against the Monarchs recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Crawford still got an impressive performance from Khalid Ali, who rushed for 129 yards and one touchdown while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. Ali was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 52 yards.
Monte Vista's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Deon Hunter led the charge by rushing for 92 yards and one score on only 13 carries.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crawford will square off against Santana at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Monte Vista, they will challenge Kearny at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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