Peninsula was the 19-14 winner over San Pedro when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Panthers were outmatched by the Pirates and fell 44-13. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 368th, while the Pirates are ranked 30th).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead San Pedro to victory, but perhaps none more so than Fatima Ramirez, who picked up 145 receiving yards and four scores. Those 145 receiving yards gave Ramirez a new career-high. Another signal caller making a difference was Jenna Ortega, who threw for 124 yards and five touchdowns while completing 88.9% of her passes.
Peninsula's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for San Pedro, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-1.
Coincidentally, Peninsula and San Pedro will both be playing Mira Costa the next time they take the field. The Pirates will host the Mustangs at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Panthers will head out to face them at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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