Mustangs
| 09/05/25 @ Sonora | 37-12 |
| 08/29/25 vs Montclair | 21-14 |
| 08/22/25 @ Garey | 37-7 |
Walnut put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on the Sonora Raiders with a sharp 37-12 victory. For the Mustangs, this counts as revenge for the 42-6 win the Raiders walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2024.
Walnut's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Christopher Mardueno led the charge by rushing for 117 yards and one score on only 15 carries. Mardueno also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making ten total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown. Nohlen Simons was another key signal caller, throwing for 198 yards and three touchdowns while completing 72.2% of his passes.
Walnut didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Sonora to a completion percentage of just 40.9%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from one players: Mardueno, who each logged two passes deflected. Given Simons' standout performance, it's clear Sonora's secondary just wasn't on the same level.
Walnut's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Sonora, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Walnut will take on Rowland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sonora, they will square off against Redlands East Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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