Chula Vista is 0-4 against Eastlake since November of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Spartans will be playing at home against the Titans at 6:30 p.m.
On Friday, Chula Vista came up short against Sweetwater and fell 14-7. Despite 82 more yards than the Red Devils, the Spartans couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
The losing side was boosted by Gabriel Ruiz, who rushed for 114 yards and one score.
While Chula Vista came up short, they sure didn't make it easy for Sweetwater: they limited their QB to completion percentage of just 36.4%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Daniel Marquez and Julio Andrade, who each logged one passes deflected. Chula Vista wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 50%.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Eastlake). Everything went their way against Otay Ranch on Friday as they made off with a 35-10 victory. The win continues a trend for the Titans in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won eight in a row.
Chula Vista better keep an eye on Tyler Balko. He was instrumental in Eastlake's win, throwing for 207 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 18 passes, while also rushing for 46 yards. What's more, Balko posted two passing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in November of 2024.
Eastlake didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Chris Wilson led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Chula Vista's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Eastlake, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Chula Vista couldn't quite finish off Eastlake in their previous matchup back in November of 2024 and fell 24-21. Thankfully for the Spartans, William Schmitz (who rushed for 227 yards and two TDs while picking up 11.9 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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