The Mira Costa Mustangs will venture away from home to square off against the San Juan Hills Stallions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mira Costa is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Mira Costa gave up the first points last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They secured a 34-30 W over Damien. The score was all tied up 14-14 at the break, but the Mustangs were the better team in the second half.
Mira Costa got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Aj Mcbean out in front who rushed for 139 yards and a touchdown. The team also got some help courtesy of Liam Meeker, who threw for 185 yards and two touchdowns.
Mira Costa wouldn't let Damien keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Jackson Reach led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself. Reach is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, San Juan Hills didn't have too much trouble with Crean Lutheran on the road on Friday as they won 23-9.
Mira Costa's record now sits at 3-0. As for San Juan Hills, their record now sits at 3-1.
Mira Costa came up short against San Juan Hills in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 28-20. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of San Juan Hills' Timmy Herr, who threw for 213 yards and two touchdowns on only 18 passes, and also rushed for 52 yards and a touchdown. Now that Mira Costa knows 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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