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Mission Viejo is set to face San Clemente in an important conference matchup following both teams’ recent impressive performances. San Clemente, with a record of 4-3, looks to capitalize on their winning momentum after a strong victory against Coronado. Meanwhile, Mission Viejo, sporting a 6-1 record, aims to extend their current two-game winning streak. Their previous encounter saw Mission Viejo victory, adding a layer of anticipation for this rematch. This game promises fierce competition as both teams vie for supremacy on the field.
Mission Viejo and San Clemente are primed for a high-stakes conference matchup following dominant performances in their recent games. The two teams will clash on Friday at 7:00 p.m., marking their first conference encounter of the season. Both squads come into this game with a week of rest, eager to showcase their skills on the field.
San Clemente enters the game with a record of 4-3 after a convincing victory against Coronado, winning 39-14. This game marked San Clemente’s highest point total of the season, with Carson Sloan leading the charge. Sloan rushed for 120 yards and scored two touchdowns. The team maintains an impressive record of 3-0 when Sloan rushes for 80 or more yards but struggles with a 1-3 record when he falls short of that mark. Additionally, San Clemente’s defense played a crucial role by limiting Coronado’s completion percentage to 47.1%, with Cade Hogan being a standout performer on that side of the ball. In their last three games, San Clemente’s defense has shown significant improvement, allowing a completion percentage of only 0.64 once.
On the other hand, Mission Viejo boasts a strong season record of 6-1, recently achieving a commanding 56-7 victory over Long Beach Poly. Throughout the game, Mission Viejo exhibited strong offensive and defensive capabilities, winning each quarter decisively. Quarterback Luke Fahey had an outstanding performance, throwing for 323 yards, completing 91.3% of his passes, and contributing two touchdowns along with a rushing touchdown. Jack Junker complimented Fahey’s efforts with 125 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Mission Viejo’s defense proved formidable as well, intercepting three passes, with key contributions from Colin Burke, Zachary Foeldi, and Jovani ‘Jojo’ Reed. The team’s current two-game winning streak has resulted in them allowing only 28 points during that stretch.
As these two teams prepare to face off, the history of their previous encounter adds another layer of excitement. In their last matchup in October 2024, Mission Viejo emerged victorious with a score of 23-7. This upcoming game will serve as an opportunity for San Clemente to seek redemption and avenge that earlier defeat.
With both teams in strong form, the game promises to be an exciting showdown, featuring outstanding players and fierce competition. Fans from both sides will be looking forward to witnessing who will come out on top in this critical conference battle.
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Additional Resources
- MaxPreps: San Clemente vs. Mission Viejo Game Preview
- OC Register: Mission Viejo and San Clemente Football Teams Win Passing Tournaments
- SI: Live Score Updates – Mission Viejo vs. San Clemente
- LA Times: San Clemente Beats Mission Viejo with Last-Second Field Goal
- OC Register: Football Previews and Predictions for Week 0’s Top Games
- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
- Google Search: Mission Viejo High School Football
- Google Scholar: High School Football
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football (Sport)
- Google News: San Clemente High School Football
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