Mira Costa stuns PV to take sole possession of first place
Mira Costa celebrates its 21-20 victory that snapped Palos Verdes’ 30-game league winning streak. Photo Mira Costa’s Sean Walker, right, takes the ball away from Palos Verdes’ Drew Lane for a drive-stopping interception. Photo Mira Costa manhandled visiting Palos Verdes in the second half Friday night marching downfield with six minutes remaining to hand the five-time defending Bay League champions their first loss in 31 league games with a 21-20 upset. The win moves Mira Costa (7-2, 4-0) into sole possession of first place entering the Mustang’s rival game at Redondo on Friday. Palos Verdes held a 20-7 halftime lead but Mira Costa did not panic, sticking to its strong running game and relying on its physical defense. With just under five minutes left in the third quarter, the Mustangs held the Sea Kings on a fourth-and-1 from the PV 34-yard line then Mira Costa quarterback Reed Vabrey connected with Casey Bonner for a 34-yard touchdown strike. A sack by Mira Costa’s Blake Snyder forced PV to punt and Vabrey and the Mustang offense went to work. Jonah Tavai’s 3-yard touchdown run and Zack Saros’ extra point capped off a 14-play, 59-yard scoring drive that turned out to be the game…
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