Costa three-peats as Bay champion
Mira Costa celebrates its 25-0 victory over rival Redondo, giving the Mustangs their third consecutive Bay League championship. Photo Mira Costa proved the age-old adage “defense wins championships” true last Friday, turning in the team’s second straight shutout to knock down rival Redondo 25-0 with a convincing road victory that earned the Mustangs their third consecutive Bay League title. Defensive Coordinator Ray Lee’s unit held Redondo to only 30 yards and two first downs in the game while keeping Ryan Spiwak and the Redondo running game in check with a minus-three yards rushing. Mira Costa’s defense has not allowed a point in the first quarter this year, the only two blemishes coming on a safety in the fourth game of season. “It’s a Mustang tradition to win the Bay League,” All-CIF defensive lineman J.R. Tavai said. “Our defense is one of a kind. We have a five-foot-one guy that plays like he’s six-foot-three. It’s that kind of team.” Deon Morris rushed for 142 yards against Redondo and will be the workhorse when the Mustangs host Moorpark Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the first round of the CIF Northern Division playoffs. Photo Running back Deon Morris, who finished the game with…
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