Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Aliso Niguel couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the La Serna Lancers by a score of 10-7 on Friday. The game was a 7-7 toss-up at halftime, but the Wolverines couldn't quite close it out.
Even if they lost, Aliso Niguel's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Makai Patopoff was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself.

Wolverines
| 11/14/25 vs La Serna | 7-10 |
| 11/07/25 vs Millikan | 7-6 |
| 10/30/25 vs Fountain Valley | 31-10 |
| 10/24/25 @ Orange | 17-10 |
| 10/17/25 @ Laguna Beach | 20-48 |
Aliso Niguel moved to 8-4 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak. As for La Serna, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-3.
Aliso Niguel does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for La Serna, they will square off against Rio Hondo Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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