Rio Mesa hasn't had much luck against San Marcos recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Spartans will head out on the road to face off against the Royals at 6:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Rio Mesa lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Santa Barbara, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Tuesday's contest. The Spartans blew past the Dons, posting a 39-12 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Spartans as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Jadeline Gonzalez
| 09/30/25 @ Santa Barbara | 101.2 |
| 09/25/25 @ Oxnard | 84 |
| 09/23/25 vs Dos Pueblos | 45.2 |
| 09/18/25 @ Ventura | 85.8 |
| 09/16/25 vs Buena | 42.5 |
| + 3 more games |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Rio Mesa to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jadeline Gonzalez, who threw for 160 yards and five touchdowns. What's more, Gonzalez racked up 101.2 passer rating, the most she's had over her last eight games. Nona Moreno was in the mix as well, providing Rio Mesa with two scores.
Rio Mesa didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Analysia Brewer, Sarah Briones, and Moreno picked up one apiece. Saniya Holloway was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making eight total tackles.
Meanwhile, San Marcos faced Dos Pueblos in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Royals walked away with a 14-7 victory over the Chargers.
Rio Mesa's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-9 and their overall record up to 7-12. As for San Marcos, their victory bumped their record up to 18-3.
Rio Mesa was dealt a bruising 34-7 loss at the hands of San Marcos in their previous matchup back in September. Can the Spartans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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