Monte Alto was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 18th straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 33-13 to the Banquete Bulldogs. The Blue Devil lost against the Bulldogs in their previous head to head back in September of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 42-0 score last time.
Damien Jenkins continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Banquete, rushing for 101 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, while also picking up 68 receiving yards and a touchdown. Jenkins' longest reception was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Aiden Flores was another key player, rushing for 53 yards and a touchdown.
Monte Alto's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Banquete, they moved to 3-6 with that win, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
Monte Alto will be playing in front of their home fans against Santa Rosa at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Santa Rosa is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.5 points per game this season. As for Banquete, they will venture away from home to square off against Odem at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Odem also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averaged 37.8 points per game.
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