Coronado extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 4-6. They were dealt a 39-6 loss at the hands of the Air Academy Kadets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 29-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
Despite the loss, Coronado still got an impressive performance from Sara Christensen, who picked up 68 receiving yards and one touchdown. Christensen didn't just play on offense: she also made three total tackles and defended one pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Even if they lost, Coronado's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. In that department, Abigail Pinos was the leader with two.
As for Air Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Air Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nadia Anderson led the charge by throwing for 270 yards and three TDs. Sophia Mattix also deserves a shout-out for her two scores.
Coronado wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 48-7 loss against The Classical Academy on the 30th. As for Air Academy, they have also already played their next game, an 18-12 defeat against Elizabeth on the 30th.
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