The Miramonte Matadors will face off against the Benicia Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Miramonte focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday.
Last Friday, Miramonte came up short against Carmel and fell 38-28. The loss was the Matadors' first of the season.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Carson Blair, who threw for 263 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. George Gilbert was Blair's top target, picking up 46 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground.
Meanwhile, Benicia had to suffer through a 43-7 loss at the hands of Destiny Christian Academy. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 468th, while the Lions are ranked 192nd).
Having lost for the first time this season, Miramonte fell to 2-1. As for Benicia, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Everything came up roses for Miramonte against Benicia in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 as the squad secured a 35-7 win. Does Miramonte have another victory up their sleeve, or will Benicia turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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