The Vasquez Mustangs's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Valencia Vikings at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Valencia took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Vasquez, who comes in off a win.
On Friday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Vasquez beat Kennedy 13-8.
Meanwhile, Valencia ended up a good deal behind West Ranch on Monday and lost 26-12. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 508th, while the Wildcats are ranked 185th).
Valencia might have lost, but man, Samantha Gillespie was a machine: she rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown. Gillespie showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 60 yards.
Valencia didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Sophia McCoy.
Vasquez's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-8. As for Valencia, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Vasquez and Valencia were almost perfectly matched up when the teams last played last Wednesday, but Vasquez suffered an agonizing 14-13 loss. Will Vasquez have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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