Exeter won the last time they faced Washington Union, and things went their way on Friday too. The Exeter Monarchs took down the Washington Union Panthers 35-16. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Monarchs.
It was another big night for Jacob Molina, who rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also threw for 184 yards and two touchdowns on only 17 passes. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in October of 2023. Owen Robertson was Molina's top target, picking up 122 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Exeter didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Joseph Ruiz led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Despite the loss, Washington Union still got an impressive performance from Rashad Perry, who picked up 123 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Mckinley Williams also helped out by tossing the rock for 312 yards.
Exeter's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-2. As for Washington Union, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Exeter wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 51-8 win against Hanford West on the 18th. As for Washington Union, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 34-31 victory against Reedley on the 18th.
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