Mira Costa’s deep run in CIF-Southern Section Division 6 football playoffs came to an end Friday night when a disappointed home crowd saw the ninth-ranked Mustangs fall to second-seeded Golden Valley 20-18.
Facing a 20-10 deficit at halftime, Mira Costa’s defense stiffened shutting out Golden Valley in the second half giving the Mustangs an opportunity for a come-from-behind victory.
Jonah Tavai’s 3-yard touchdown run and two-point conversion early in the fourth quarter narrowed the gap at 20-18 but the Mustang’s final rally with 1:44 left in the game was thwarted by an interception on second down allowing the Grizzlies to run out the clock.
Mira Costa tied the game 7-7 in the first quarter on a 28-yard scoring strike from quarterback Nick Carpino to Cole Trejo.
The Mustangs cut the score in half when Jack Austin booted a 25-yard field goal with two seconds left in the first half.
Golden Valley (8-5) will host top-seeded Bishop Diego (12-1) in the championship on Saturday.
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