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| 09/15/25 - Away | 35-0 W |
| 10/30/24 - Neutral | 18-6 W |
| 10/11/23 - Neutral | 12-13 L |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask San Mateo). They simply couldn't be stopped on Monday as they easily beat the Terra Nova Tigers 35-0. The high-scoring effort was just what the Bearcats needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
San Mateo's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kayla Lichaa led the charge by throwing for 136 yards and four TDs, while also rushing for 84 yards on only ten carries. That's the most passing touchdowns Lichaa has posted since back in October of 2024. San Mateo's leading receiver Zoe Lichaa was Kayla's top target yet again, picking up 67 receiving yards and three scores.
San Mateo didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ruby Peraza-Vazquez and Michelle Vallejo Banuelos.
San Mateo's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-2. Those road wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 26.0 points this season. As for Terra Nova, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, San Mateo will take on Menlo-Atherton at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bears' defense has only allowed 4.3 points per game this season, so the Bearcats' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Terra Nova, they will square off against Burlingame at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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