Mt. Whitney was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 24-7 to the Monache Marauders. The Pioneers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Marauders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
It was another big night for Ty Baxter, who rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries for Monache.
Mt. Whitney's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Monache, their record is now 6-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mt. Whitney will head out to face off against Porterville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Porterville is coming into the matchup with four straight victories at home, so Mt. Whitney will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Monache, they will head out on the road to challenge Golden West at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Monache: 11.6, Golden West: 12.6) so any points scored will be well earned.
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