Escondido won the last time they faced San Pasqual and things went their way on Monday too. The Cougars breezed past the Golden Eagles to the tune of 34-6. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cougars.
Escondido got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Mia Diaz out in front who picked up 139 receiving yards and one TD, and also rushed for 70 yards and one score. Diaz was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 58 yards. Abby White was another key passer, throwing for 263 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 73.1% of her passes.
Escondido didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited San Pasqual to a completion percentage of just 33.3%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from one players: Diaz, who each logged one passes deflected. Escondido is 2-1 when they limit the passing game like that.
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| Mara Cooley | 1 |
| Naomi Gutierrez | 1 |
| Kim Mendez | 1 |
Escondido didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Mara Cooley, Naomi Gutierrez, and Kim Mendez picked up one apiece. Mendez got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why San Pasqual lost, don't look at Ruby Cortez. Despite the final result, she rushed for 117 yards and one score.
Escondido's victory bumped their record up to 9-10. As for San Pasqual, their loss dropped their record down to 9-5.
Escondido has already played their next contest, a 31-13 win against Mt. Carmel on the 16th. As for San Pasqual, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 39-6 victory against Canyon Hills on the 15th.
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