For the first time this season, Lawndale will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will square off against the Mira Costa Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lawndale's defense has only allowed 12.4 points per game this season, so Mira Costa's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Lawndale took a loss when they played away from home on September 12th, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed last Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 30-15 victory over Mary Star of the Sea.
Lawndale got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Julian Galvez out in front who threw for 205 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 17 passes. Cordae Caston made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Lawndale didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Caston and King Berry. Caston got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Mira Costa earned a 34-23 victory over Villa Park on Friday.
Lawndale better focus on containing Liam Meeker and AJ McBean as the pair were huge in Mira Costa's win. Meeker threw for 198 yards and three TDs on only 18 passes, while McBean gained 99 total yards and two touchdowns.
One reason for the win was Mira Costa's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Joaquin Wagner-Bagues was especially locked on to Villa Park's QB and sacked him three times. Wagner-Bagues is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in each of the last 16 games he's played dating back to last season.
Lawndale's record is now 4-1. As for Mira Costa, their record now sits at an identical 4-1.
Lawndale was dealt a bruising 49-7 defeat at the hands of Mira Costa in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Can the Cardinals avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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