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In a decisive victory, Mission Viejo triumphed over Folsom with a score of 53-14, showcasing their strength in a prominent high school football matchup. Senior quarterback Luke Fahey led the team with five touchdown passes, despite missing star receiver Vance Spafford. The game highlighted Mission Viejo’s offensive prowess and solid defense, as they moved to a 3-0 season record. The impressive performance has set the stage for a crucial upcoming game against Lincoln of San Diego.
Mission Viejo dominated Folsom on Friday night with a decisive score of 53-14 in a highly-anticipated matchup between top high school football teams from Northern and Southern California. The game showcased the strength and skill of Mission Viejo, which improved its season record to 3-0, firmly establishing itself as a top-ranked team in the state.
Senior quarterback Luke Fahey, who is committed to play at Ohio State, was a standout performer for Mission Viejo, throwing for 326 yards and delivering five touchdown passes. Despite the absence of key player, four-star wide receiver Vance Spafford, who is committed to Miami, Fahey’s exceptional performance kept the momentum firmly in favor of Mission Viejo.
The game kicked off with immediate excitement as Fahey threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to tight end Luke Karby just 37 seconds in, setting the tone for the night. Mission Viejo quickly built a substantial lead, with Dallas Miller contributing a two-yard rushing touchdown that expanded their advantage to 21-6 early in the second quarter. Fahey showcased his passing skills again by connecting with KJ Woodbury on a crucial fourth down, further increasing the lead with 8:31 remaining in the first half.
Defensively, Mission Viejo was formidable, forcing a safety when Folsom quarterback Ryder Lyons was called for intentional grounding in the end zone. The halftime score reflected Mission Viejo’s dominance at 37-6, bolstered by an impressive rushing touchdown from Davonte Curtis.
Folsom managed to find the end zone in the third quarter, with a creative double pass trick play that culminated in a touchdown from Lyons to Jameson Powell. However, the scoring was kept in check by Mission Viejo’s aggressive defense, which recorded a total of eight sacks against Lyons. Notably, defensive lineman JD Hill was a key player, contributing four sacks and assisting in the team’s safety efforts.
As the game progressed into the fourth quarter, Fahey threw his fifth touchdown pass of the night, connecting with Max Markofski to seal the score at 53-12 before Folsom added a final touchdown. Lyons completed 21 of 32 passes for 177 yards, with one touchdown and one interception, marking a challenging night against a strong Mission Viejo defense.
This resounding victory dropped Folsom’s record to 2-1, following a previous win over Serra of San Mateo, while Mission Viejo asserted their supremacy in the competition. With their next match, Mission Viejo will face Lincoln of San Diego, the top-ranked team from the San Diego Section, promising yet another thrilling contest ahead.
The impressive performance displayed by Mission Viejo serves as a statement to other high school football programs in California, emphasizing their capabilities and aspirations as the season unfolds.
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Additional Resources
- SI.com: Mission Viejo vs Folsom Live Updates
- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
- OC Register: Mission Viejo Football Dominates Folsom
- Google Search: Mission Viejo high school football
- MaxPreps: Mission Viejo vs Folsom Highlights
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Competitive Sport
- Sacramento Bee: Mission Viejo Football Recap
- Google News: Folsom high school football
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