Helix is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Friday. They will square off against the Mount Miguel Matadors at 7:00 p.m. Helix is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Helix's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Mater Dei Catholic on Friday. They fell 13-0 to the Crusaders. The defeat was just more heartbreak for the Highlanders who fell 17-14 when the teams previously met back in December of 2021.
Meanwhile, Mount Miguel was just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 26-25 to Oceanside. Despite 92 more yards than the Pirates, the Matadors couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Helix will have to keep a close watch on Jeremiah Loper and Aj Logan, a pair of players who had a big impact on Mount Miguel's prior game. Loper threw for 215 yards and four TDs, while Logan picked up 147 receiving yards and three scores. Logan is on a roll when it comes to receiving touchdowns, as he's now hauled in two or more in each of the last three games he's played. Jayden Hunter handled things on the ground, rushing for 83 yards.
The loss was their first on the road , dropping their record down to 4-2. As for Helix, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Helix couldn't quite get it done against Mount Miguel in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 as they fell 48-35. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Hunter, who rushed for 62 yards and three touchdowns. Now that the Highlanders know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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