Football Recap: La Habra Takes a Tough Playoff Loss + How To Watch
By Team Reports
Dec 13, 2025, 1:29pm
Football Recap: La Habra Highlanders vs. Bakersfield Christian Eagles
Highlanders
| 12/05/25 @ Bakersfield Christian | 21-24 |
| 11/29/25 vs San Jacinto | 27-13 |
| 11/21/25 @ Oaks Christian | 20-7 |
| 11/14/25 vs Cathedral | 13-7 |
| 11/07/25 vs El Modena | 41-7 |
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact La Habra can now relate to. They fell just short of the Bakersfield Christian Eagles by a score of 24-21 on Friday. The Highlanders' loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
La Habra's loss came despite strong showings from DJ Mitchell and Kevika Mata'Utia- Martinez. Mitchell rushed for 79 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 11 carries, while Mata'Utia- Martinez rushed for 87 yards.
Lincoln Adame was the offensive standout of the game as he threw for 249 yards and one TD while completing 88.5% of his passes. Darriyon Page handled things on the ground, rushing for 81 yards.
La Habra's defeat dropped their record down to 11-4. As for Bakersfield Christian, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 13-0.
La Habra does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bakersfield Christian, they have already played their next contest, a 27-24 loss against St. Mary's on the 12th.
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