Football Recap: Torin Dunphy Key Part of Team Effort in Mustangs Win + How To Watch

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Monte Vista had no problem doing just that on Friday. They strolled past the California Grizzlies with points to spare, taking the game 35-21. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 34-13 back in October.

Torin Dunphy

Rushing Yards

10/24/25 vs California	173
11/14/25 vs Amador Valley	148
11/21/25 vs California	146
11/07/25 @ San Ramon Valley	121
08/29/25 vs Foothill	103
+ 3 more games

Monte Vista's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Torin Dunphy, who rushed for 146 yards and one touchdown, and also picked up 53 receiving yards and one TD. Dunphy is becoming a predictor of the Mustangs' success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is 4-1 (and 3-4 when he doesn't). Ian Ondricek was in the mix as well, providing Monte Vista with two scores.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Monte Vista was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 221 rushing yards. They are a perfect 6-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.

Monte Vista didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Dunphy and Zane Worth. Dunphy's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 121 rushing yards.

When it comes to explaining why California lost, don't look at Arjun Banerjee. Despite the final result, he threw for 345 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 38 yards. Luke Taylor was Banerjee's top target, picking up 118 receiving yards and one touchdown.

Monte Vista pushed their record up to 7-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 31.0 points over those games. As for California, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-4 record this season.

Monte Vista will challenge Clayton Valley Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Ugly Eagles will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last. California does not have any more games scheduled as of now.