Coronado and Kearny are an even 3-3 against one another since October of 2015, but not for long. The Islanders will host the Komets at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, Coronado didn't have too much trouble with Morse as they won 30-14.
Melo Avetyan
| 10/24/25 vs Morse | 78 |
| 09/26/25 vs Mar Vista | 34 |
| 11/08/24 vs Francis Parker | 31 |
| 11/01/24 vs Clairemont | 24 |
| 10/24/24 @ Kearny | 23 |
Coronado's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Melo Avetyan, who rushed for 78 yards and one TD. Those 78 rushing yards gave Avetyan a new career-high. Coronado also got a significant boost from Deklan Shann, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 84 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Coronado was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 260 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Coronado, adding 12 points to the final score. All came from Nico Derkash: he went 3-for-3 kicking field goals for nine points, and 3-for-3 again kicking extra points for an additional three.
Meanwhile, Kearny strolled past Clairemont with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 38-20. The Komets haven't had any issues with the Chieftains recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Coronado better keep an eye on Jaylen Hill. He was instrumental in Kearny's win, rushing for 194 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 14 carries. Hill's longest rush was for an impressive 60 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Kearny now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Coronado, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3.
Coronado suffered a grim 40-20 defeat to Kearny when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Islanders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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