Football Recap: Mira Costa Mustangs vs. Lawndale Cardinals
Mira Costa never got on the board in their matchup last Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Lawndale on Friday. They blew past the Lawndale Cardinals, posting a 49-7 victory on the road. That looming 49-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Mustangs yet this season.
Mira Costa found their leader in underclassman Aj Mcbean, who rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. With that strong performance, Mcbean is now averaging an impressive 106.2 rushing yards per game. Another player making a difference was Liam Meeker, who rushed for 66 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Mira Costa was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 300 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Mira Costa's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Lawndale, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mira Costa will host Culver City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Culver City will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Mira Costa surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lawndale, they have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Inglewood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Inglewood is coming into the matchup with three straight wins on the road, so Lawndale will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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