Costa hosts Newport Harbor in non-league finale
Running back Stephen Giovati heads the Mira Costa ground game as the Mustangs wrap up non-league competition by hosting Newport Harbor Friday at 7 p.m. Photo Mira Costa concludes its demanding non-league schedule Friday hosting Newport Harbor in a 7 p.m. contest. Both teams are coming off defeats as the Sailors (3-1) lost their first game of the year with a heartbreaking 21-20 setback to visiting San Clemente while Mira Costa fell short at Chaminade 29-10. Redondo wrapped up its non-league schedule with a 30-21 victory over Banning and will use its bye week to get healthy and prepare for the rigors of Bay League action when the Sea Hawks travel to take on Peninsula Friday, Oct. 15 in a 3 p.m. game. Mira Costa’s offense continues to improve, outgaining undefeated Chaminade 305-259 in total yardage but turnovers proved costly for the Mustangs. Mira Costa dropped to 1-3 while Chaminade, the second-ranked team in the CIF Western Division, improved to 4-0. Quarterback Dennis Falcone completed 13-of-26 passes for 168 yards including a 33-yard touchdown strike to Derek Largent in the fourth quarter. Deon Morris led Mira Costa’s ground attack with 59 yards rushing. Brendan Sofen put the…
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