Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Valley Center). They came out on top in a nail-biter against the San Pasqual Golden Eagles on Tuesday, sneaking past 20-18. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Jaguars have posted since August 26th.
Valley Center found their leader in sophomore Mykayla Degen, who rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also picked up 69 receiving yards and a touchdown. Degen also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making four total tackles and defending a pass.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Valley Center's defense and their three sacks. Leading the way was Jocelyn Cortez with two.
San Pasqual's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jenna Eades, who threw for 157 yards and three touchdowns. Eades has been hot recently, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of McKenzie Jersey, who picked up 47 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
With the win, Valley Center broke their eight-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-10. As for San Pasqual, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.
Valley Center will square off against Ramona at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for San Pasqual, they will face off against Escondido at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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