Pacifica never let their opponents score on Friday. They breezed past the Katella Knights to the tune of 45-0. Given the Mariners' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 391st, while the Knights are ranked 888th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Eli Sandoval was nothing short of spectacular: he picked up 65 receiving yards and one TD, and also rushed for 58 yards and one touchdown. Ma'Kai Brown was another key player, gaining 104 total yards and a touchdown.
Mariners
| 10/24/25 @ Katella | 45-0 |
| 10/16/25 vs Buena Park | 49-13 |
| 10/09/25 @ Woodbridge | 55-7 |
| 10/03/25 vs University | 42-6 |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Pacifica was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 223 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 209 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Pacifica's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Jordan Morales, Anthony Alba, and Caleb Kelly, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Katella's side was Kole Chapman, who made 13 total tackles (3.0 for loss) and snagged an interception.
Pacifica's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Katella, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Pacifica will face off against rival Portola at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Katella is set to challenge their familiar foe University at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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