Exeter couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 22-14 to the Shafter Generals on Friday. The contest was a 7-7 toss-up at halftime, but the Monarchs couldn't quite close it out.
Christopher Espinoza had a dynamite game for Shafter, rushing for 119 yards and two touchdowns.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Exeter will welcome Woodlake at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Shafter, they will be playing at home against Arvin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Arvin focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday.
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