Men’s Volleyball Game April, 6th 2010

Excitement filled the Monterey Trail Gym as our champion MTHS men’s volleyball team warmed up for their game against Whitney high school. The JV men won in 3 games. The team was working well together by picking up any hits from the Whitney Wild Cats and turning them into amazing plays. But it was a serving only game about 95% of the time. Great victory for our mustangs, but just a little boring. When the Varsity men stepped unto the court the true excitement began. The Varsity men won in 3 games. Amazing hits byAshanti Jackson and Steadman Saunders, hits from the Wolves were digged beautifully by Lorenzo Villanueva and Derrick Cuaresma . Killing the hope of the Wild Cats; by the third game Whitney had  given up struggling to get simple passes.   Whith thie amazing game expect our boys to be at the championships this year! 

Come on out to the games and watch them countinue to rock the volleyball court. The next game is April 13th at Folsom High School, and the next home game is April 15th in the MTHS gym, JV starts at 4 and Varsity at 6. Prices for the games are $5.00 for adults and students without ID, $3.00 for students with MTHS and EHMS ID’s, $2.00
for children (ages 6-11) and Senior citizens, and Free with MTHS and EHMS students with ASB. Come on out mustangs  and support your mens volleyball team

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.

Men’s Varsity Soccer vs. Jesuit

October 20th, 2009

The Mustangs face a dreadful outcome, as Jesuit starts off the game with a rush to claim the first point. Jesuit soon gains another point, and begins a massive series of attempted goals. Justin Logan becomes Monterey’s work horse as he picks off the countless attempts from Jesuit. During this heap, Jesuit does manage to clear one shot, bringing the score to 0-3. The Mustangs do manage to pull off a few attempts on their part, but Jesuit holds possession for most of the first half.

Jesuit comes out of the second half with a goal, and then begins to tally up the score with a series of three consecutive shots. With Justin picking up the pace, Jesuit begins a series of attempts again. Justin picks off many of the attempts, but Jesuit manages to swing one by for 0-8. The Mustangs face defeat, as Jesuit holds the lead of 0-9 with the end of the game.

Men’s Water Polo vs. Laguna Creek

October 21st, 2009
Monterey opens the game with the first score, followed by 2 more during the first quarter as they flawlessly advance the ball forward in a series of great teamwork. The Mustangs lead by 3 points by end of first quarter, with their amazing display of passes. Laguna Creek obtain a set of two points, in an effort to tie with Monterey, though the Mustangs hold their ground and lead by achieving two more points for a score of 5-2.

With the start of the third quarter, #3 Jesse Palnikov scores with a great shot straight down into Laguna’s goal. Almost immediately after, #4 Steven Feick follows Jesse for another excellent shot. With Jesse and Steven showing mustang dominance, Josh Baysa keeps up Mustang defense as he provides countless beautiful saves. Mustangs hold the third quarter with 2-8.
Laguna Creek comes out of the fourth strong as they push towards Monterey’s goal, despite the strong defense, and manage to pick one off. The Mustangs recover the ball, and stride it in for another point, re-widening the gap. Laguna Creek, however, forces in three more shots. The Mustangs skill and strength holds their lead, as the fourth quarter and game ends at 6-9.