It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Mira Mesa had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 41-21 margin over the Sweetwater Red Devils. The victory was some much needed relief for the Marauders as it spelled an end to their 11-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Sweetwater still got an impressive performance from Zaryan Crews, who rushed for 40 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 221 yards and a touchdown. Crews is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played. A healthy portion of Crews' aerial production (112 yards to be exact) went to Sean Carlos.
Mira Mesa's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 1-10. As for Sweetwater, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
As of now, neither Mira Mesa nor Sweetwater have any future games scheduled.
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