Mount Miguel took a 24-point loss the last time they faced off against Poway, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Matadors narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Titans 35-32. The Matadors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Despite the loss, Poway still got an impressive performance from Luke Jorgensen, who rushed for 263 yards and three scores while picking up 13.8 yards per carry. Jorgensen was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 62 yards. Eli Alsop helped out on the ground, rushing for 94 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Matadors
| 09/19/25 @ Poway | 35-32 |
| 09/12/25 vs Torrey Pines | 14-10 |
| 09/05/25 @ Loyola | 21-0 |
The victory (which was Mount Miguel's third in a row) raised their record to 4-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 14.0 points on average over those games. As for Poway, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mount Miguel will square off against Oceanside at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Poway, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on El Camino at 7:15 p.m. on October 3.
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