Football Preview: Mira Costa Mustangs vs. Chino Hills Huskies
The Mira Costa Mustangs will head out to take on the Chino Hills Huskies at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mira Costa is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
Mira Costa is headed into the contest having just suffered their closest loss since November 8, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of Palos Verdes by a score of 18-15.
Mira Costa's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Liam Meeker, who rushed for 54 yards and one score, and AJ McBean, who gained 78 total yards. Meeker also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles and defending one pass.
Even if they lost, Mira Costa's defense still kept up the pressure with seven sacks. The team can thank one different players for their defensive prowess: Joaquin Wagner-Bagues, who each picked up one sack apiece. He was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, forcing one fumble, and making 13 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Chino Hills came up short against Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday and fell 31-24.
Chino Hills' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. Dawaun Nettingham got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Chino Hills' loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 7-3. As for Mira Costa, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
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