With a playoff win on the line, Arleta rose to the challenge on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Huntington Park Spartans, sneaking past 35-32. The victory was familiar territory for the Mustangs, who have now won five contests in a row.
Arleta's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jose Rosas, who rushed for 198 yards and three TDs while picking up 11.0 yards per carry. Rosas' rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 119 rushing yards. Ethan Lillingston was another key receiver, picking up 188 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Mustangs
| 11/07/25 @ Huntington Park | 35-32 |
| 10/30/25 vs Poly | 50-7 |
| 10/23/25 @ Fulton | 47-0 |
| 10/17/25 @ Verdugo Hills | 42-21 |
| 10/10/25 vs Monroe | 48-6 |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Arleta was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 283 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 158 rushing yards in 15 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Arleta's win bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Huntington Park, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-9.
Arleta didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 18-14 loss against San Fernando on the 14th. Huntington Park does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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