Mira Costa took care of business in their home opener on Friday (and then some). They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the St. Francis Golden Knights 35-6 at home. For the Mustangs, this counts as revenge for the 34-21 defeat the Golden Knights walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2023.
Leading Mira Costa to victory were Aj Mcbean and Liam Meeker. Mcbean rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry, while Meeker rushed for 59 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
Mira Costa's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Matteo Derenzis, Barrett Ryan, and Will Nammack picked up one apiece. Ryan also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Brady Nuthall was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks and making seven total tackles (2.0 for loss).
St. Francis' loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Mira Costa will look to defend their home field on Friday against Redondo Union at 7:00 p.m. As for St. Francis, they will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Notre Dame (SO) at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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