The Monte Vista Mustangs will venture away from home to challenge the Dublin Gaels at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Monte Vista's defense has only allowed 15.8 points per game this season, so Dublin's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Dublin is hoping to do what Antioch couldn't on Friday: put an end to Monte Vista's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Monte Vista blew past Antioch 37-8 on the road. Given the Mustangs' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 164th, while the Panthers are ranked 402nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Monte Vista got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kellan Ford out in front who picked up 167 receiving yards and a touchdown. Ford torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 88 yards. Julian McMahan was another key back, rushing for 76 yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, the third road matchup was the charm for Dublin, as they earned their first road win of the season. They enjoyed a cozy 16-0 victory over Freedom on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Gaels as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Monte Vista's record is now 4-1. As for Dublin, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Monte Vista skirted past Dublin 28-26 in their previous matchup back in September of 2017. The rematch might be a little tougher for Monte Vista since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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