Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Damien). They enjoyed a cozy 49-31 victory over the Etiwanda Eagles on Friday. Given the Spartans' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 32nd, while the Eagles are ranked 148th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Malachi McFarland
| 10/10/25 @ Etiwanda | 188 |
| 10/03/25 vs Rancho Cucamonga | 77 |
| 09/19/25 @ Salesian | 71 |
| 09/12/25 vs Tustin | 37 |
| 09/05/25 vs St. Paul | 168 |
| + 2 more games |
Damien got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Malachi McFarland out in front who rushed for 188 yards and three scores on only 13 carries. With that strong performance, McFarland is now averaging an impressive 104.1 rushing yards per game. Another passer making a difference was Isaiah Arriaza, who threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns while completing 92.3% of his passes.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Damien was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 235 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Etiwanda's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Keegan Campuzano, who rushed for 43 yards and a pair of TDs, and also threw for 183 yards and one touchdown. 123 of those passing yards were hauled in by Brandon Andrade, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Damien's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Etiwanda, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Damien didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 35-14 win against Upland on the 16th. As for Etiwanda, they have also already played their next matchup, a 33-19 defeat against Chino Hills on the 16th.
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