Football Recap: Otay Ranch Mustangs vs. Chula Vista Spartans
Otay Ranch won the last time they faced Chula Vista, and things went their way on Friday too. The Otay Ranch Mustangs blew past the Chula Vista Spartans 28-7. Considering the Mustangs have won three games by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Otay Ranch's defense and their five sacks. Leading the way was Mason Sevilla with two. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Defeat or not, Chula Vista got some senior leadership from Izaac Baca and Elijah Gillespie. Baca threw for 203 yards and a touchdown, while Gillespie picked up 153 receiving yards. Gillespie torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 80 yards.
Otay Ranch now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Chula Vista, this is the second loss in a row for them and also nudges their season record down to 4-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Otay Ranch has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Sweetwater at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Sweetwater's defense has only allowed 9.5 points per game this season, so Otay Ranch's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Chula Vista, they and Mater Dei Catholic are set to duel on Friday. Mater Dei Catholic will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Chula Vista surely won't give up without a fight.
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