With a playoff game on the line, Monache rose to the challenge on Friday. They put the hurt on the Lompoc Braves with a sharp 32-6 win. Considering the Marauders have won five matches by more than 25 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Monache got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was D.J. Shimer out in front who rushed for 113 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. The team also got some help courtesy of Ty Baxter, who rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries.
Monache was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 241 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 168 rushing yards in 11 consecutive games.
Monache didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Baxter.
Monache's record is now 7-4. As for Lompoc, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Monache will venture away from home to challenge Porterville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Porterville is coming into the contest with six straight wins at home, so Monache will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Lompoc does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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