Football Recap: El Capitan Extends Winning Streak to Seven + How To Watch

Gauchos

Previous Games

09/18/25 vs Golden Valley	41-7
09/17/25 vs Hughson	27-0
09/15/25 @ Ripon	33-0
09/10/25 vs Mendota	47-0
09/09/25 vs Madera	52-6
+ 2 more games

El Capitan waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Golden Valley Cougars 41-7. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Gauchos' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 46th, while the Cougars are ranked 575th).

El Capitan's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aaliyah Simonian, who threw for 286 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 59 yards and one score. That's the most passing touchdowns Simonian has posted over her last three games. A healthy portion of Simonian's aerial production (122 yards to be exact) went to Avnoor Bains, who also brought in three receiving touchdowns.

El Capitan didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Molly Skinner and Keely Castillo.

El Capitan's win bumped their record up to 13-1. As for Golden Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. El Capitan will challenge Atwater at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons' defense has only allowed 9.1 points per game this season, so the Gauchos' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Golden Valley, they will face off against Merced at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bears will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last.