Mullen was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss dating back to last season. They fell 23-12 to the Regis Jesuit Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 35-21 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2021.
Mullen's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dante Dupuch, who rushed for 147 yards while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Bonner, who picked up 60 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Regis Jesuit found their leader in underclassman Joe Pron, who rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 31 receiving yards. Those 93 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Pron.
Mullen's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Regis Jesuit, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mullen will venture away from home to square off against Vista PEAK Prep at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Vista PEAK Prep will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Mullen surely won't give up without a fight. As for Regis Jesuit, they will head out on the road to challenge Chaparral at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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