Mira Costa’s football team lost its home opener Friday night after La Serna’s adjustments in the second half led to a 32-28 come-from-behind victory.
Mira Costa quarterback David Arredondo gave his team a 14-7 lead at halftime with a 49-yard run for a touchdown and a 58-yard touchdown pass to Casey Bonner. But the Mustang defense had trouble adjusting in the second half when the Lancers focused more on screen passes instead of a run-oriented offense,
After Jonah Tavai’s touchdown early in the fourth quarter gave Mira Costa a 28-13 lead, La Serna began it rally scoring 19 unanswered points with touchdowns of 38, 32 and 60 yards to finish the comeback win.
Arredondo used his arm and legs to propel Mira Costa’s offense but La Serna’s defense sacked him three times and pressured the senior quarterback for most of the second half.
Arredondo completed 13 of 29 passes for 209 and one touchdown and rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries.
Mira Costa (1-1) entered the game ranked No. 2 in the CIF-Southern Section Division 6 poll. La Serna (2-1) hopes the win moves the team into the team ten in Division 3.
Mira Costa hosts El Segundo (2-0) Friday at 7 p.m. The Eagles are ranked No. 3 in Division 7 and are coming off a 30-19 victory at Oak Park (No. 3, Div. 11).
El Segundo quarterback Kobee Malaki-Lagarde is 13 for 24 passing for 311 yards and three touchdowns. His favorite target is Haamid Brooks Jr, who has five receptions for 199 yards and three touchdowns this season,
Taz Tauaese leads the Eagles running attack with 43 carries for 293 yards and three touchdowns.
