Teams improve as non-league schedule continues
Mira Costa’s offense got on track and Redondo improved its record to 2-1 with a strong ground game as both teams look to add a victory when their demanding non-league schedules continue Friday with 7 p.m. contests. Making his first varsity start, quarterback Dennis Falcone passed for 180 yards and two touchdowns. Photo In a battle of defending CIF champions, Mira Costa was defeated by Serra 35-13 in a hard-fought contest held at El Camino College. Mira Costa’s defense did its best to keep the Mustangs in the game, trailing only 7-0 at halftime. But Serra took control after going up 14-0 following a 90-yard pass play after a turnover deep in it own territory. After being shutout by Loyola in it season opener, Mira Costa’s offense was able to find the end zone twice against the talented Serra squad. Making his first varsity start, quarterback Dennis Falcone completed 12-of-30 passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns. Running back J.R. Tavai, who also recorded two sacks on defense, hauled in a 14-yard pass for a touchdown for Mira Costa’s first touchdown, and receiver Sam Stekol had five receptions for 83 yards and a 17-yard touchdown. The Mustangs (0-2) seek their first win when they…
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