Thanksgiving is over, and the Monterey Trail Mustangs are back on the field to take on the Burbank Titans in the second round of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division One Playoffs.  Drake Tofi gave the Mustangs an early lead in the first, surging thru Titans for a 7-yard TD run.  Tofi rushed for a buck 69, adding to Monterey Trail’s rushing yards which ran for 325 yards. 

  In the second quarter, Mustang QB Michael Calvan launches it to #24 Evan Favors who makes the catch for a 66-yard TD reception.  On the defensive side, Monterey Trail’s Lamin Wilson and Jim Meadows came up big with 5 sacks on the day, while defensive back Ethan “E” Clark picked two interceptions.  Going into the half Monterey Trail would lead 15-0

  Monterey Trail allowed Burbank to score 8 points in the third, while the Mustangs went scoreless.  Monterey Trail looked to widen the gap between Burbank and found Michael Calvan in the fourth who rushed for a 25-yard TD sweeping left.  With the clock ticking down Monterey Trail leading 22-8, Coach Ewing ran his favorite play the Victory Kneel Down.  Mustangs fans erupted in pandamonium as Monterey Trail captured its second playoff  win. 

  Monterey Trail’s next opponent will be No.8 Los Banos who upset top seeded Tracy.  With the Tracy loss, Monterey Trail with play another game at the Mark Macres Stadium.