News Summary
Mission Viejo achieved a strong 36-21 victory against Chaparral in a nonleague football game, boosting their record to 5-1. Key performances from quarterback Fahey and a critical interception before halftime fueled the win, allowing Mission Viejo to rise to the No. 4 ranking in their division. Meanwhile, Chaparral falls to 2-3 in their season, as coaches and players of both teams look to improve and prepare for upcoming challenges.
Temecula, California – Mission Viejo secured a convincing 36-21 victory over Chaparral in a nonleague football matchup on Friday night. The win improved Mission Viejo’s season record to 5-1, solidifying their position as the No. 4 ranked team in their division, while Chaparral now falls to 2-3 and holds the No. 6 ranking in theirs.
The game was crucial for Mission Viejo, particularly following their recent 25-14 loss to McCallie in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which raised concerns about the potential of facing consecutive defeats for the first time since 2014. In that year, Mission Viejo started the season 0-2 but later won 12 consecutive games and claimed the CIF-Southern Section West Valley Division championship.
Game Highlights
A pivotal moment in Friday’s game occurred just before halftime when safety Ryder Brown intercepted a pass from Chaparral quarterback Dane Weber. This interception led to a touchdown that expanded Mission Viejo’s lead to 21-7. Chaparral attempted a comeback after blocking a 43-yard field goal, which sparked an 11-play offensive drive that culminated at the Diablos’ 16-yard line.
Player Performances
Quarterback and standout player Fahey completed 15 of 23 passes for 234 yards, throwing three touchdown passes and rushing for two more scores. Running back Davonte Curtis added 98 rushing yards on 14 carries, while wide receiver Jack Junker had four receptions for 70 yards, with two touchdown catches. KJ Woodbury Jr. contributed to the scoring as well, catching three passes for 38 yards and a touchdown.
Defensive Performance
Mission Viejo’s defense was effective, limiting Chaparral to 290 total yards of offense. Although Weber struggled in the first half, completing only 17 passing yards with two interceptions, he rebounded in the second half, concluding the game with 166 passing yards and two touchdowns after going 14-for-14 in the latter part of the game.
Coaching Insights
After the game, Coach Chad Johnson acknowledged the need for improvements, touching on past mistakes made throughout the season. He expressed a clear perspective of the team’s potential, stating that while they are a good team, they have not yet reached greatness. In contrast, Chaparral’s Coach Andrew Ramer expressed disappointment regarding missed opportunities and execution issues, particularly on third downs, but maintained optimism, highlighting the start of a new chapter as they prepare for Big West Conference-Upper Division play against Vista Murrieta next week.
Conclusion
Mission Viejo’s victory not only secures a positive momentum shift post the Tennessee loss but also showcases the team’s resilience and talent across both offensive and defensive roles. As the season progresses, both teams will be looking to improve and solidify their standings within their respective conferences.
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Additional Resources
- Press Enterprise: Mission Viejo vs. Chaparral
- MaxPreps: Game Preview – Mission Viejo vs. Chaparral
- Sports Illustrated: Live Updates – Mission Viejo at San Diego Lincoln
- OC Register: Mission Viejo Dominates Folsom
- Times Free Press: McCallie vs. Mission Viejo
- Wikipedia: Mission Viejo High School
- Google Search: Mission Viejo Football
- Google Scholar: Mission Viejo Football
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Football
- Google News: Mission Viejo Football
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