News Summary
The St. Paul Swordsmen faced a challenging matchup against the Mission Viejo Diablos, resulting in a stark loss of 59-14. This defeat marks St. Paul’s second consecutive loss, bringing their record to 0-2, while the Diablos improve to 2-0. The Swordsmen struggled offensively and defensively, with quarterback Gabriel Castaneda managing 140 yards but heavily pressured throughout the game. In contrast, Diablos quarterback Luke Fahey excelled with a career-high of 375 passing yards. As St. Paul prepares for their next game, they aim to rebound from this tough defeat.
St. Paul, CA – The St. Paul Swordsmen suffered a harsh defeat against the Mission Viejo Diablos on Friday night, with a final score of 59-14. This significant loss marks the second consecutive defeat for St. Paul this season, dropping their record to 0-2. In contrast, Mission Viejo improved to a winning record of 2-0.
The game unfolded with Mission Viejo dominating from the start, outscoring St. Paul in every quarter. By halftime, the Swordsmen were trailing 38-0, showcasing a tough struggle both offensively and defensively.
For St. Paul, quarterback Gabriel Castaneda managed to throw for 140 yards along with two touchdowns despite the overwhelming pressure from Mission Viejo’s defense. His primary target, Gavin Lannon, secured 69 receiving yards, contributing significantly to the Swordsmen’s limited scoring opportunities.
On the opposing side, Mission Viejo’s quarterback, Luke Fahey, had a standout performance, throwing for an impressive 375 yards, which marked a new career-high for him. Fahey’s efficiency was notable as he completed 88.5% of his passes and also added a rushing touchdown to his impressive stats.
Wide receiver KJ Woodbury JR from Mission Viejo also had a notable impact on the game, recording 123 receiving yards along with one touchdown, further exemplifying the Diablos’ offensive prowess.
This defeat serves as a critical point for the Swordsmen as they prepare for their upcoming matchup against Damien, which is scheduled for next Friday at 7:00 p.m.. St. Paul’s coaching staff will likely focus on addressing the defensive issues that exposed the team in this recent game, as well as improving their offensive strategy.
In contrast, Mission Viejo is set to host Folsom next Friday at 7:00 p.m., looking to carry forward their strong momentum into the third week of the season.
The St. Paul Swordsmen will aim to regroup and build on the experience gained from this challenging matchup, hoping to turn their season around in the coming weeks.
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- Google Search: St. Paul Swordsmen Football
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