La Habra was handed a heart-breaking two-point loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against La Mirada on Friday. The Highlanders put the hurt on the Matadores with a sharp 35-10 victory. The Highlanders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 25 points or more this season.
La Habra's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kevika Mata'Utia- Martinez, who rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. Mata'Utia- Martinez has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last three times he's played. Another signal caller making a difference was DJ Mitchell, who threw for 220 yards and a pair of TDs.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something La Habra proved: they limited La Mirada to a paltry 3.4 yards per carry. The team can thank Barrett Blied for the heroic effort on defense: he. La Habra didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 10.1.
La Habra's defense didn't let Isaac Cuevas, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. Noah Barajas was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Highlanders
| 09/19/25 @ La Mirada | 35-10 |
| 08/29/25 @ Northview | 56-21 |
| 10/25/24 @ Laguna Hills | 28-7 |
| 10/11/24 @ Huntington Beach | 37-35 |
| 09/06/24 @ Ayala | 42-19 |
La Habra pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 39.6 points this season. As for La Mirada, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3.
La Habra and La Mirada will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Highlanders see the field they'll take on El Dorado at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd. As for La Mirada, their break will end when they face Warren at 7:00 p.m. on the 3rd.
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