Murrieta Mesa is a perfect 5-0 against Corona since September of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Rams will face off against the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Murrieta Mesa will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last.
Murrieta Mesa is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 42-21 margin over Great Oak on Friday. The game was the first time the Rams have beaten the Wolfpack on their field since October 20, 2017.
Nathan Cruz went supernova, rushing for 155 yards and one score while picking up 9.1 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Murrieta Mesa was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 308 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Jacob Avila
| 10/10/25 @ Great Oak | 6 |
| 10/03/25 vs Temecula Valley | 7 |
| 09/18/25 vs La Costa Canyon | 10 |
| 09/12/25 vs Murrieta Valley | 9 |
| 09/05/25 @ Rancho Verde | 11 |
| + 3 more games |
Another reason for the win was Murrieta Mesa's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for nine sacks. It was truly a group effort as Noah Jenkins, Brett Rawls, and Jacob Avila picked up two apiece. Avila is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in each of the last eight games he's played dating back to last season. Chris Flores was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles in addition to snagging an interception.
Meanwhile, Corona fell victim to King and their airtight defense on Friday. They were outmatched by the Wolves and fell 37-0. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Wolves recently, as the team has come up short the last seven times they've met.
Corona's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Murrieta Mesa, they now also have a winning record of 4-3.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Murrieta Mesa has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 191.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Corona struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 148.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Murrieta Mesa against Corona in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 70-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rams since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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