Football Recap: Steve Mendez Leads Serrano's Defense on Thursday + How To Watch

Serrano's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Burroughs Burros with a sharp 40-14 victory. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Diamondbacks' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 232nd, while the Burros are ranked 641st).

Issiah Romo

Passing Touchdowns

10/30/25 @ Burroughs	3
11/29/24 vs St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy	1
11/15/24 vs Hemet	1
10/25/24 @ Hesperia	1
10/17/24 vs Sultana	2
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Issiah Romo was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 209 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 passes, and also punched in one rushing score. That's the most passing touchdowns he has posted since back in September of 2024.

Serrano's run defense was locked in: Burroughs could only muster 0.4 yards per carry. The team can thank Jayden Tialavea for the heroic effort on defense: he. Serrano's ground attack was stronger, having averaged four.

Serrano didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Steve Mendez, Romo, and Gilbert Vasquez picked up one apiece.

Serrano's record is now 7-3. As for Burroughs, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.

Looking ahead, Serrano will host Barstow at 7:00 p.m. on the 7th. The Aztecs will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Diamondbacks surely won't give up without a fight. Burroughs does not have any more games scheduled as of now.