Football Recap: La Mirada's Undefeated Season over After Three Games + How To Watch

By Team Reports Sep 8, 2025, 10:29am

Football Recap: La Mirada Matadores vs. Tesoro Titans

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the CA Interscholastic Federation (CIF) & Tesoro High School. Watch Full Replay

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La Mirada and Tesoro pushed the score to 38-28 the last time they played Tesoro, but on Friday defenses reigned supreme. The Matadores fell 17-5 to the Titans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Matadores of the 38-28 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.

Ace Faagata threw for 73 yards on seven of 13 attempts. Kaiden Wardlow was his top target, picking up 39 receiving yards.

Nic Brubaker had an outrageously good game for Tesoro as he rushed for 163 yards while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. Brubaker is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 115 every time he's taken the field this season.

Having lost for the first time this season, La Mirada fell to 2-1. As for Tesoro, they now also have a winning record of 2-1.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. La Mirada will head out to take on Western at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Tesoro, they will take on Laguna Beach at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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