Football Recap: San Ysidro Falls Despite Big Games from Kristine Fadriquela and Vida Sanchez + How To Watch

By Team Reports Sep 20, 2025, 9:13am

Football Recap: San Ysidro Cougars vs. Mira Mesa Marauders

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

After flying high against Sweetwater on Tuesday, San Ysidro came back down to earth. The Cougars took a 13-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mira Mesa Marauders on Thursday. The match marked the Cougars' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

San Ysidro's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Vida Sanchez, who threw for 160 yards while completing 72% of her passes, and Kristine Fadriquela, who picked up 90 receiving yards.

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San Ysidro didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Maryellen Valenzuela, Mia Maldonado, and Mia Gonzalez picked up one apiece. Maldonado is on a roll when it comes to interceptions, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.

The critical scores for Mira Mesa came from Khloe Avinion and Katie Helms.

San Ysidro has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season. As for Mira Mesa, their win bumped their record up to 4-6.

San Ysidro didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 32-0 victory against Castle Park on the 16th. As for Mira Mesa, they have also already played their next match, a 54-26 win against Lincoln on the 16th.

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