Football Recap: Coronado Cougars vs. Basic Wolves
Coronado can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 49-34 win over the Basic Wolves. The Cougars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Jackson Humphries
09/26/25 vs Basic | 210 |
09/19/25 @ Desert Oasis | 138 |
09/13/25 vs IMG Academy | 39 |
09/05/25 vs Higley | 62 |
08/29/25 vs Mililani | 110 |
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Jackson Humphries went supernova, throwing for 210 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 52 yards and a pair of scores on only six carries. That's the most passing yards he has posted since back in October of 2024. Cayden Bell was Humphries' top target, picking up 36 receiving yards and one TD, while also punching in one touchdown on the ground.
Coronado's run defense was locked in: Basic could only muster 2.2 yards per carry. The team can thank Rocco Casella for the heroic effort on defense: he. Coronado's run defense has been on the up-and-up: they allowed 3.63 yards per carry earlier this season, but they've only allowed 5.97 on average over their last five games.
Coronado's defensive line didn't let Jayveon Rose, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for four sacks. Dominic Mayers was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself.
Several Wolves players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Rose, who threw for 207 yards and a pair of TDs, and also punched in two rushing scores. Basic's leading receiver Parker Simmons was Rose's top target yet again, picking up 90 receiving yards and one score.
Coronado's victory bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Basic, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Coronado will welcome San Clemente at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Basic, they will be playing at home against Foothill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wolves will be up against the Falcons' rather soft defense (which has allowed 28.67 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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