Lancers
| 10/10/25 @ Mission Hills | 31-17 |
| 10/03/25 vs Torrey Pines | 27-0 |
| 09/19/25 vs Valley Center | 0-0 |
| 09/12/25 @ Poway | 42-22 |
| 09/05/25 @ El Camino | 30-13 |
| + 2 more games |
Carlsbad faced Mission Hills in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Lancers took down the Grizzlies 31-17. The win was just business as usual for the Lancers, who after seven games remain undefeated this season.
Carlsbad's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Eli MacNeal led the charge by throwing for 216 yards and four touchdowns while completing 76% of his passes. MacNeal has been hot recently, having posted four or more passing touchdowns the last three times he's played. Kai Brown helped MacNeal out on the ground, rushing for 120 yards, while also picking up 30 receiving yards and one TD.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Carlsbad proved: they limited Mission Hills to a paltry 3.2 yards per carry. While two picked up at least five total tackles, Rocky Cummings stood above the rest. He picked up 41 receiving yards and a pair of scores. Carlsbad didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 6.6.
Despite the loss, Mission Hills still got an impressive performance from Troy Huhn, who threw for 151 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Carlsbad's record now sits at 7-0. As for Mission Hills, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Carlsbad will venture away from home to take on San Marcos at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The Lancers will need to watch out since the Knights have now posted at least 31 points in their last six games. As for Mission Hills, they will head out to square off against Torrey Pines at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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