News Summary
Mission Viejo suffered its first loss of the season after falling to McCallie, 25-14, in a game that showcased a strong rushing performance from the Tennessee state champions. The team’s quarterback, Luke Fahey, led offensively but couldn’t overcome McCallie’s dominant running game. With this defeat, Mission Viejo’s record stands at 4-1 as they prepare to bounce back against Chaparral next week.
Mission Viejo suffered its first loss of the season on Friday, falling to McCallie with a score of 25-14 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This defeat brings Mission Viejo’s record to 4-1, while McCallie, also carrying a 4-1 record, continues its reign as the Tennessee state champion for the past two years.
In the matchup, Mission Viejo’s quarterback, Luke Fahey, passed for 136 yards and was the team’s leading rusher with 67 yards. Receivers contributed with Luke Karby making four receptions for 44 yards. However, the game was dominated by McCallie’s strong rushing game, which amassed 203 yards on the ground.
The game started with McCallie taking an early advantage, leading 10-0 at halftime. In the third quarter, Mission Viejo narrowed the gap to 10-7 but could not maintain momentum. McCallie responded with an impressive 88-yard drive, which included key plays such as touchdown runs from Kris Lloyd and a touchdown pass from Elliott Drapeau to Keeyshawn Tabuteau, extending their lead to 17-7.
Despite the setback, Mission Viejo will look to bounce back next week as they prepare to face Chaparral in Temecula on Friday, September 26. The team will also have a visit to Tennessee’s University of Alabama at Birmingham planned after the game.
Other Game Highlights
This week’s football action in Southern California featured several standout games. San Juan Hills secured a victory over Mira Costa with a score of 38-28, thanks in part to Timmy Herr, who threw three touchdowns and rushed for two. Trabuco Hills also excelled against Brea Olinda, winning 43-36, with freshman quarterback Jackson VerPlancke throwing six touchdowns. La Habra triumphed over La Mirada with a score of 35-10 while Edison faced off against Fountain Valley, coming out on top 34-7 in the Battle for the Bell. Furthermore, Huntington Beach dominated Mayfair with a decisive 48-12 victory, highlighted by Dylin Bruce’s multifaceted scoring. Western demonstrated a commanding performance against San Dimas, winning 55-6, with Chance Thomas setting a school record by throwing seven touchdown passes.
As the season progresses, teams continue to battle fiercely for positions in rankings and playoff spots, setting the stage for exciting matchups in the coming weeks.
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Additional Resources
- Times Free Press: Tennessee Prep Football Roundup
- Wikipedia: High School Football
- Orange County Register: Football Roundup
- Google Search: Mission Viejo football
- Sports Illustrated: Mission Viejo vs. Folsom Updates
- Google Scholar: High School Football History
- NJ.com: How to Watch Folsom vs. Mission Viejo
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Football
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