Damien had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They managed a 20-15 win over the Aquinas Falcons. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Spartans' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 32nd, while the Falcons are ranked 121st).
Isaiah Arriaza
| 08/22/25 @ Aquinas | 286 |
| 11/08/24 vs San Clemente | 242 |
| 11/01/24 @ Rancho Cucamonga | 262 |
| 10/24/24 vs Ayala | 260 |
| 10/18/24 vs Chino Hills | 190 |
| + 4 more games |
Damien's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Isaiah Arriaza, who threw for 286 yards and a pair of touchdowns. That's the most passing yards Arriaza has posted since back in September of 2024. 157 of Arriaza's passing yards were hauled in by Eric Osorio.
Damien didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Andrew Metz and Gavin Williams.
When it comes to explaining why Aquinas lost, don't look at Charlie Reyes. Despite the final result, he rushed for 128 yards and two TDs on only 14 carries, and also threw for 106 yards on nine of 17 attempts.
Damien wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 34-31 victory against JSerra Catholic on the 29th. As for Aquinas, they have also already played their next matchup, a 34-7 win against Glendora on the 29th.
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