Monterey's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Palma Chieftains by a score of 27-20. The Dores have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Chieftains, too.
Eli Dukes and Jaden Paul certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Dukes gained 140 total yards and a touchdown, while Paul picked up 43 receiving yards and a touchdown. Dukes also rushed for 110 rushing yards, which is notable because Palma is 2-1 when he posts at least 100 rushing yards, but 2-4 otherwise.
Monterey's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-4. As for Palma, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Monterey and Palma should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. Monterey (ranked 206th) will meet Seaside (ranked 794th) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Similarly, Palma will take on Everett Alvarez at 7:30 p.m. on Friday up 315 places (214 vs. 529).
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