JV Football vs. Folsom

The Mustangs started the game with a quick and flawless touchdown, followed by a two-point conversion during the first quarter. Folsom then tested the Mustangs defense, as they ran the ball to the end zone multiple times, giving the Mustangs a challenging gap to meet in the score

The Mustangs managed to slightly close the wide gap with a touchdown by #7, followed by a two-point conversion, setting the score to 16-20 With two minutes left on the clock, Folsom pushed the ball towards the Mustangs end zone, for a touchdown and two-point conversion. Thus, the score for the first half ended at 26-20.

With the start of the second half, Folsom kicked off to the Mustangs, and #24 landed it at Mustang 21-yard line. The Mustangs kicked the ball off as they came to a fourth down. While Folsom had possession, Monterey stripped the ball, but Folsom recovers it.

Folsom didn’t let the play hold them back, as they continued to push forward for a touchdown and a cleared kick. The Mustangs again punted off to Folsom – once more, Folsom slowly pushed in for a touchdown.  The extra-point kick is set, and the score stood at 16-42 as the third ended. Throughout the game, #37, Taylor, gave his best effort, becoming Monterey’s key player. With the fourth quarter upping the stakes for Monterey Trail, he increasingly displayed his skill at the game.

Four-minutes into the fourth quarter, Folsom ran in a touchdown and make the kick. While Monterey held possession, the ball fumbled for a recovery by the Bulldogs. Folsom took the fumble in for a touchdown and cleared the kick, ending the game at 16-56 with anticipation for Varsity to redeem the Mustangs’ name.

Men’s JV Soccer vs. Florin

October 23rd, 2009

In an entirely uneventful game, the JV men’s soccer team of Monterey Trail High School was able to hold their own in securing a tie against Florin, 0-0. Florin, known by many to be the easiest team to beat in the Elk Grove Unified School District, proved themselves to be an equal opponent to that of the JV men’s soccer team.

With the end of the season approaching, one can only ask: will the Mustangs be able to bounce back? With few wins tucked under their belts and only two games to go, the belived outcome of the games in the coming weeks is not that to be celebrated.

JV Football vs. Sheldon

October 16th, 2009

What was supposed to be the largest game of the year turned out to be a startling upset to fans of Monterey Trail High School. Getting an early head start, the Mustangs gave a good rush to earn a single touchdown, with a couple of first downs that allow them to work their way up the field. Though Sheldon managed to score against the Mustangs, Monterey still gave a good game of defense.  #27 Brandon Wood provided the Mustangs a greater defense as he interrupted two attempted touchdown runs during the third quarter.

During the fourth quarter, the Mustangs fell further behind, due to a fumble and interception. Bad ball handling on their part caused Sheldon to be able to take it up a notch, earning further touchdowns and strengthening the gap between the scores of the two teams. The Mustangs gave a good game – even though they didn’t take victory, with the final score at 6-46 in favor of Sheldon.

JV Football vs. Bethel

October 10, 2009      

       The Mustangs undertake an upsetting misfortune as they falter with an off-game. During the first half, they stumble with stepping up their game as they fall back behind Bethel. With the start of the second half holding down the Mustangs hopes, they never find the motivation to turn the tide. Bethel takes advantage of Monterey’s calamity, and wins with the score resting at 0-42.

JV Football vs. Valley

October 2nd, 2009

The Junior Varsity Mustangs experience an off night, as they fall behind Valley in the final score. Throughout the course of the game the Mustangs provide some great touchdown-preventing tackles in the red zone, but Valley still gains some touchdowns as they get set-up just yards away from the end zone. Lorenso gains Monterey the first touchdown of the night during the third quarter, yet Valley wins the game as they attain a couple of fumbles beginning with the start of the game. The final score of 6-38, sets in favor of the Vikings.