Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Van Nuys couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a blow against the Marquez Gladiators on Friday, falling 47-7. Having soared to a lofty 36 points in the game before, the Wolves couldn't push the score so high this time.
Marquez got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Marcus Juan out in front who rushed for 185 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. Those three rushing touchdowns gave Juan a new career-high. Angelo Gutierrez-Molina was another key signal caller, throwing for 140 yards and three TDs on only 11 passes.
Wolves
| 11/14/25 vs Marquez | 7-47 |
| 11/07/25 vs Banning | 36-15 |
| 10/24/25 vs Panorama | 43-36 |
| 10/17/25 @ Reseda | 46-0 |
| 10/10/25 @ Canoga Park | 36-14 |
Van Nuys moved to 10-2 with that loss, which also ended their six-game winning streak. As for Marquez, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 10-2.
Van Nuys does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Marquez, they will take on Venice at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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