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In a high-stakes football match, Mission Viejo triumphed over Folsom with a convincing 53-14 score. The matchup featured standout performances from both teams’ quarterbacks, but Mission Viejo’s defense limited Folsom’s elite offensive plays. Coach Chad Johnson praised the strategic execution that led to this decisive victory, showcasing the resilience of the team even without key players. With multiple touchdowns and dominant defense, Mission Viejo is gearing up for their next challenge against the top-ranked Lincoln of San Diego.
Mission Viejo dominated Folsom with a decisive 53-14 victory in a high-profile high school football matchup that showcased two of California’s top-ranked teams. Mission Viejo entered the game ranked fourth in the state while Folsom held the top spot in the CIF San Joaquin Section, boasting a record of 2-1 before this contest.
The teams featured two standout quarterbacks: Folsom’s Ryder Lyons, committed to BYU, and Mission Viejo’s Luke Fahey, committed to Ohio State. Prior to this game, Lyons was averaging an impressive 398 passing yards per game, having thrown eight touchdown passes and four rushing touchdowns. However, Mission Viejo’s defense executed a strong game plan that limited him to a season-low of just 177 passing yards and resulted in eight sacks throughout the game.
Coach Chad Johnson of Mission Viejo recognized Lyons’s talent as a “phenomenal quarterback” and attributed their defensive success to a strategic approach that effectively confused him during the game. In contrast, Fahey delivered an outstanding performance, completing 21 of 31 passes for 326 yards and throwing five touchdown passes, significantly contributing to the team’s overwhelming victory.
Fahey’s touchdowns found four different receivers, and the team’s offense demonstrated depth with six players securing at least three receptions each. Notably, the Diablos were playing without Vance Spafford, a Miami commit, who was sidelined due to an ankle injury, prompting Johnson to focus on developing other receivers in Spafford’s absence.
The game commenced with Mission Viejo quickly establishing dominance through an 80-yard scoring drive. This drive culminated in a 23-yard touchdown reception by Luke Karby from Fahey. By the end of the first quarter, Mission Viejo held a 14-6 lead, after Folsom managed a touchdown through Rob Larson’s 22-yard reception.
After Larson’s touchdown, Mission Viejo scored 23 unanswered points in the first half. These touchdowns featured rushing plays from Davonte Curtis and Dallas Miller, along with a safety due to an intentional grounding penalty against Lyons in his own end zone. This series of plays solidified Mission Viejo’s strong grip on the game, leading to a commanding halftime score of 37-6.
In the second half, Fahey continued to shine, throwing additional touchdown passes to Jack Junker and Max Markofski. Folsom attempted to respond with a trick double pass resulting in a touchdown from Lyons to Larson to Jameson Powell. Powell had a standout performance, catching a total of 12 passes for 175 yards, but it was not enough to close the gap.
On defense, JD Hill, a Northern Arizona commit, made significant contributions with four sacks, asserting his presence and helping to force two safeties. Other defensive players, including Anthony Ajaltouni and Kane Nolte, also made their mark with 1.5 sacks each, while additional sacks were recorded by Brady Bowman and William Ingham.
Following this victory, Mission Viejo’s focus will shift to their upcoming game against Lincoln of San Diego, who is currently ranked first in the San Diego Section and has won consecutive State championships. Coach Johnson expressed anticipation for this challenge, noting Lincoln’s impressive track record.
This commanding victory for Mission Viejo not only reinforces their position as a formidable contender in California high school football but also sets the stage for an exciting next matchup as they aim to maintain their winning momentum.
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