Football Recap: Aliso Niguel Gets the Win

By Team Reports Sep 23, 2025, 12:33pm

Football Recap: Aliso Niguel Wolverines vs. Pacifica Mariners

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After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Capistrano Valley, Aliso Niguel was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They skirted past the Pacifica Mariners 24-21. Given the Wolverines' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 215th, while the Mariners are ranked 458th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Brady Defrain

Rushing Yards (Career)

09/19/25 vs Pacifica83
11/01/24 @ Fountain Valley46
08/30/24 @ El Toro33
09/20/24 vs Dominguez29
08/21/25 @ Beckman23

Among those leading the charge was Brady Defrain, who rushed for 83 yards and one score on only eight carries. Those 83 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.

Defeat or not, Pacifica got some senior leadership from Eli Sandoval and James Anema. Sandoval picked up 93 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns, while Anema threw for 219 yards and three TDs.

Aliso Niguel's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Pacifica, they now have a losing record of 2-3.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Aliso Niguel will welcome El Toro at 7:00 p.m. on the 27th. As for Pacifica, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on University at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.

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