Monte Vista came back down to earth on Friday after soaring to a 28-point contest in their last game. They fell just short of the Santana Sultans by a score of 38-35. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Monarchs have suffered since September 1, 2023.
Even though they lost, Monte Vista was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 273 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 153 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Caleb Carnes was the offensive standout of the match as he rushed for 43 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in August.
Monte Vista now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Santana, their record is now 6-3.
Monte Vista will head out on the road to square off against Valhalla at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Monte Vista has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 117 points over their last three games. As for Santana, they will be playing in front of their home fans against West Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Hills is coming into the contest with four straight losses on the road, meaning Santana will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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