Football Preview: Coronado Islanders vs. Mar Vista Mariners
The Coronado Islanders will face off against the Mar Vista Mariners at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Coronado will be strutting in after a victory while Mar Vista will be coming in after a loss.
Two weeks ago, Coronado won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Escondido Charter 14-13. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Islanders.
Jaiden Sherman was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 104 yards on only 11 carries, and also threw for 117 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Meanwhile, Mar Vista was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a blow against San Diego, falling 63-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Mariners were not able to get on the board.
Coronado's win ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2. As for Mar Vista, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Coronado against Mar Vista in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 37-6 victory. Will Coronado repeat their success, or does Mar Vista have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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