It's playoff time, and Mission Viejo had no trouble coming through when it counted. They managed a 19-14 win over the University Trojans on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for the Diablos, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Bailey McNeal
| 10/21/25 vs University | 256 |
| 10/09/25 vs Trabuco Hills | 247 |
| 10/07/25 @ Aliso Niguel | 224 |
| 10/14/25 @ El Toro | 198 |
| 10/02/25 vs San Juan Hills | 187 |
Mission Viejo got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Bailey McNeal out in front who threw for 256 yards and three TDs. Those 256 passing yards gave McNeal a new career-high. 100 of McNeal's passing yards were hauled in by Leah Vanderveen, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Mission Viejo didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Emma Eldred and Brooklyn Koedel. Koedel has been hot recently, having also posted at least one defended passe the last three times she's played. Mission Viejo got some further help from Emily Johnson: she made eight total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended three passes.
Mission Viejo has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 15-14 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 9.3 points on average over those games. As for University, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-14 record this season.
Mission Viejo will host Santiago at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. University does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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