A win for Chula Vista just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They came up short against the Otay Ranch Mustangs, falling 28-7. The Spartans haven't had much luck with the Mustangs recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Defeat or not, Chula Vista got some senior leadership from Izaac Baca and Elijah Gillespie. Baca threw for 203 yards and a touchdown, while Gillespie picked up 153 receiving yards. Gillespie got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 80 yards.
Chula Vista wouldn't let Otay Ranch keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Chula Vista can thank Gabriel Ruiz and Aiden Herrera for forcing both of them. Chula Vista got some further help from La'Darrione Perkins: he made ten total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Chula Vista's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Otay Ranch, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chula Vista and Mater Dei Catholic are set to duel on Friday. Mater Dei Catholic will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Chula Vista surely won't give up without a fight. As for Otay Ranch, they will stay at home for another week and welcome Sweetwater at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Sweetwater's defense has only allowed 9.5 points per game this season, so Otay Ranch's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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