Mountain View had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-2 to make it six. They took a hard 44-29 fall against the Layton Christian Academy Eagles. The matchup was a 17-17 toss-up at halftime, but the Bruins couldn't quite close it out.
When it comes to explaining why Mountain View lost, don't look at Tate Johnson. Despite the final result, he threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 60 yards and one score. The Bruins' leading receiver Briggy Moses was Johnson's top target yet again, picking up 122 receiving yards and one TD.
As for Layton Christian Academy, they now have a winning record of 3-2. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Trevor Halalilo had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 203 yards and one touchdown while picking up 9.7 yards per carry.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mountain View will venture away from home to square off against Park City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Bruins' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Layton Christian Academy, they are taking a road trip to take on South Summit at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will be up against the Wildcats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 28 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
