Monterey Trail had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Laguna Creek Cardinals on Friday as the Monterey Trail Mustangs made off with a 42-20 win. The Mustangs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
D'ADRIEN SANDERS was his usual excellent self, rushing for 192 yards and four touchdowns on only nine carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. GABE CORONADO was another key back, rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Monterey Trail was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 338 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Several Cardinals players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Mitchell Labrado, who rushed for 31 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 96 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Labrado has posted since back in September of 2023.
Monterey Trail's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Laguna Creek, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monterey Trail will host Sheldon at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Monterey Trail will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last. As for Laguna Creek, they will square off against Franklin at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Franklin's defense has only allowed 18 points per game this season, so Laguna Creek's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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