Mountain View has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 7.2 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Valor Christian Eagles by a score of 37-35. The Mountain Lions' defeat signaled the end of their 14-game winning streak.
Mountain View's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gwynneth Marks, who picked up 150 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown. Mason Premer was another key passer, throwing for 244 yards and two touchdowns.
Mountain View didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ellie Harper and Kendal Finley.
Having lost for the first time this season, Mountain View fell to 14-1. As for Valor Christian, they pushed their record up to 13-2 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home.
As of now, neither Mountain View nor Valor Christian have any future games scheduled.
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