Football Preview: La Mirada Matadores vs. Warren Bears
The La Mirada Matadores will take on the Warren Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Warren took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on La Mirada, who comes in off a win.
La Mirada took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They strolled past Bellflower with points to spare, taking the game 20-6. Given the Matadores' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 390th, while the Buccaneers are ranked 852nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
A big part of La Mirada's victory came down to the chemistry between Santino Garcia and his top target Jordan Lauago. Garcia threw for 122 yards and two touchdowns while completing 88.9% of his passes while Lauago gained 115 total yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 52 points the game before, Warren was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They came up short against Downey, falling 27-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bears have suffered against the Vikings since October 27, 2017.
La Mirada's win ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-6. As for Warren, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
La Mirada was dealt a bruising 40-6 loss at the hands of Warren in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Will La Mirada have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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