Scripps Ranch is 0-3 against Mira Mesa since October of 2023 but things could change on Thursday. The Falcons will welcome the Marauders at 5:00 p.m. Scripps Ranch is coming into the game hot, having won their last five games.
Scripps Ranch's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 18-0 victory over University City. The score was all tied up 0-0 at the break, but the Falcons were the (much) better team in the second half.
Scripps Ranch found their leader in sophomore Nikhya Ash, who made six total tackles and defended two passes in addition to snagging two interceptions.
Scripps Ranch's run defense was locked in: University City could only muster 1.1 yards per carry. The team can thank Mia Lauer for the heroic effort on defense: she. Scripps Ranch's run defense has been on the up-and-up: they allowed 4.71 yards per carry earlier this season, but they've only allowed 5.27 on average over their last five games.
Scripps Ranch didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Ash.
Meanwhile, a win is a win, as they say, even a pretty close 12-6 win over Mission Bay. The victory continues a trend for the Marauders in their matchups with the Buccaneers: they've now won three in a row.
The critical scores for Mira Mesa came from Olivia Peralta and Vyanna Ta.
One reason for the win was Mira Mesa's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. In that department, Grace Dunbar was the leader with two. She has been hot, having posted at least one sack the last five times she's played.
Scripps Ranch's win bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Mira Mesa, their victory bumped their record up to 7-8.
Scripps Ranch was taken down by Mira Mesa 35-6 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
