If Monterey Trail was riding high fresh off their 27-7 takedown of Laguna Creek last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Monterey Trail Mustangs took a blow against the Pleasant Grove Eagles on Thursday, falling 40-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 39-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
Kate Myers continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Pleasant Grove, rushing for 138 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, while also throwing for 45 yards and two touchdowns. Myers' longest rush was for an impressive 60 yards, which helps to explain her lofty yards per carry total. Emmelyn Goodpasture made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Monterey Trail has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. As for Pleasant Grove, they pushed their record up to 14-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monterey Trail will venture away from home to square off against Elk Grove at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pleasant Grove, they will head out to face off against Sheldon at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pleasant Grove knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past seven matchups -- so hopefully Sheldon likes a good challenge.
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