Mayfair had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Trabuco Hills Mustangs by a score of 37-30 on Friday.
Mayfair had a senior duo take command as Louis Johnson rushed for 195 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.1 yards per carry and Jeremiah Calvin threw for 242 yards and three touchdowns on only 19 passes. Those 195 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Johnson.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Mayfair was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 229 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September.
Despite the loss, Trabuco Hills still got an impressive performance from Landon Pompey, who rushed for 223 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. Pompey was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 55 yards. Trabuco Hills also got help from Alex Kiernan, who showed off his sure hands for 85 receiving yards.
Mayfair has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 37.8 points per game. As for Trabuco Hills, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Mayfair is on the road again on Friday to play Palos Verdes at 7:00 p.m. Mayfair is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 31.9 points per game this season. Trabuco Hills does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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