Saint Joseph put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 31-18 win over the Yorba Linda Mustangs. Saint Joseph's victory was all the more impressive since the Mustangs were averaging only 15 points allowed on the season.
Saint Joseph's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lexi Loya led the charge by throwing for 295 yards and five touchdowns, while also rushing for 35 yards. That's the most rushing yards Loya has posted since back in August. Analise Martins was another key receiver, picking up 101 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Saint Joseph's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Martins and Loya. Loya is also on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as she's now passed for three or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
Saint Joseph pushed their record up to 13-0 with the win, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Yorba Linda, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Saint Joseph's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Sacred Heart of Jesus at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Saint Joseph's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four matchups. As for Yorba Linda, they will take on Villa Park at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Yorba Linda: 15, Villa Park: 17.7) so any points scored will be well earned.
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