Football Preview: Coronado Islanders vs. Mar Vista Mariners
The Coronado Islanders will face off against the Mar Vista Mariners at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Mar Vista took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Coronado, who comes in off a win.
Two weeks ago, Coronado won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Escondido Charter 14-13. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Islanders.
Jaiden Sherman had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 104 yards on only 11 carries, and also threw for 117 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Meanwhile, Mar Vista was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They had to suffer through a 63-0 loss at the hands of San Diego. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Mariners were not able to get on the board.
Coronado's victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2. As for Mar Vista, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Coronado against Mar Vista when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 37-6 win. Will Coronado repeat their success, or does Mar Vista have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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