It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Costa Mesa had no problem doing just that on Friday. They claimed a resounding 42-13 win over the Temecula Prep Patriots. With the Mustangs ahead 35-7 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Andrew Waiss was his usual excellent self, throwing for 195 yards and four touchdowns while completing 86.7% of his passes, and also rushing for 75 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Govern Nguyen was in the mix as well, providing Costa Mesa with two touchdowns.
Costa Mesa was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 214 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 185 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Costa Mesa wouldn't let Temecula Prep keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Israel Lopez, Anthony Ahuatzi, and Caden Oliver picked up one apiece. Louis Arreola was another major factor on D, picking up three sacks and making six total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Despite the loss, Temecula Prep still got an impressive performance from Alexander Grasso-Martins, who rushed for 129 yards on only 15 carries. Grasso-Martins really tore up the turf during one magnificent 79-yard run.
Costa Mesa's victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Temecula Prep, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-4 record this season.
Costa Mesa will square off against San Gabriel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. San Gabriel will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Costa Mesa surely won't give up without a fight. Temecula Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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