Football Recap: Foothill Starts off Right with Win over Fountain Valley

Foothill took care of business in their home opener on Monday. They managed a 12-6 win over the Fountain Valley Barons.

Charley McHale

Rushing Yards (Career)

08/11/25 vs Fountain Valley	54
09/16/24 @ Esperanza	48
08/21/24 vs Warren	46
09/27/24 vs Aliso Niguel	44
10/09/24 vs Mater Dei	42

Foothill's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Charley McHale, who rushed for 54 yards and one score. Those 54 rushing yards gave McHale a new career-high.

Foothill didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Hailee Flower, Julienn Chaverst, and Harleigh Chavez picked up one apiece. Foothill got some further help from Maleah Paige: she picked up three sacks and made eight total tackles.

Foothill has already played their next match, a 12-0 loss against El Toro on the 14th. As for Fountain Valley, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 15-12 win against La Quinta on the 12th.