News Summary
In a dominating performance, Luke Fahey led Mission Viejo to a 53-14 win against Folsom, showcasing his quarterback skills with 326 passing yards and five touchdowns. Mission Viejo took an early lead and showed strength on both offense and defense, sacking Folsom’s quarterback multiple times. The game further solidified Mission Viejo’s status as a contender in California high school football, improving their record to 3-0 while Folsom fell to 2-1.
Mission Viejo, CA – Luke Fahey, a commitment to Ohio State University, delivered an outstanding performance on the field, leading Mission Viejo to a commanding 53-14 victory against Folsom in a highly anticipated high school football matchup. Fahey showcased his prowess as a quarterback, throwing for 326 yards and completing 21 of 31 passes, including an impressive five touchdown passes.
Mission Viejo established dominance early in the game, taking a substantial lead of 37-6 by halftime. Their strong offensive performance was complemented by a formidable defensive effort, which saw them sack Folsom’s highly-rated quarterback, Ryder Lyons, a total of eight times. Notably, J.D. Hill was instrumental in this defensive success, contributing four sacks of his own.
Folsom’s Lyons, a 5-star recruit and last year’s Gatorade Player of the Year, completed 21 of 32 passes for 177 yards and one touchdown. The loss dropped Folsom’s record to 2-1, while Mission Viejo improved to 3-0 with this victory, further establishing their position as a strong contender in California high school football.
Game Highlights
The match began with a swift strike from Fahey, who connected with Luke Karby for a 23-yard touchdown on the opening play, setting the tone for Mission Viejo’s offense and putting them up 7-0. Fahey followed that with another touchdown, this time a six-yard pass to KJ Woodbury, which escalated the lead to 14-0.
Folsom fought back momentarily with a 22-yard touchdown pass from Lyons to Rob Larson to make the score 14-6. However, Mission Viejo quickly regained control as Dallas Miller scored on a two-yard touchdown run, extending the lead to 21-6. Fahey then threw his third touchdown pass to Woodbury again, this time for 20 yards, making it 28-6.
Further adding to Folsom’s troubles, a safety following an intentional grounding call against Lyons increased the deficit to 30-6. The scoring continued with Davonte Curtis reaching the end zone on a 4th and goal play, making it 37-6 before halftime.
In the second half, Folsom managed to score again via a trick play, where Lyons threw a backward pass to Larson, who then connected with Jameson Powell for an 11-yard touchdown—bringing the score to 37-12. However, Fahey quickly answered with another touchdown pass to Jack Junker, further extending the lead to 44-12.
Mission Viejo added another safety resulting from a deflected pass, making it 46-12. Fahey capped off his impressive performance with a final touchdown pass to Max Markofski, concluding Mission Viejo’s scoring at 53-12. Although Folsom managed a late safety, the game finished with a score of 53-14 in favor of Mission Viejo.
Background on Players and Programs
This significant matchup highlighted the competitive nature of high school football in California, as both Mission Viejo and Folsom are recognized as premier programs. Fahey, who had an impressive junior season with 1,638 yards and 17 touchdowns without interceptions, continues to build his reputation in Southern California football. Meanwhile, Ryder Lyons, who made headlines for receiving a staggering 33 scholarship offers before committing to BYU, remains a standout in the sport.
The game raised discussions about the competitive dynamics between Northern and Southern California teams, particularly concerning how teams from these regions match up against each other. As the season progresses, both teams will be keen to refine their strategies and improve their standings, with an eye on making playoffs and championship runs.
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Additional Resources
- SI: Live Updates on Mission Viejo vs. Folsom Football
- Eleven Warriors: Luke Fahey Commits to Ohio State
- LA Times: Luke Fahey Setting Standard for Excellence
- Buckeye Sports: Luke Fahey Commits to Ohio State
- Dispatch: What Luke Fahey’s Commitment Means for Ohio State
- Wikipedia: High School Football
- Google Search: Luke Fahey
- Google Scholar: High School Football California
- Encyclopedia Britannica: College Football
- Google News: California High School Football
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