Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Aliso Niguel). Everything went their way against the Mater Dei Monarchs on Wednesday as the Aliso Niguel Wolverines made off with a 39-18 win. The result was nothing new for the Wolverines, who have now won seven matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
Paige Russell threw for 315 yards and four touchdowns.
Kailiey King was her top target, picking up 107 receiving yards and a touchdown. On the ground,
Cambria Kaminski picked up 66 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown.
Mater Dei's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rachel Goran, who picked up 130 receiving yards, and also rushed for 34 yards. That's the most rushing yards Goran has posted since back in October of 2023. Mimi O'Melveny also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Aliso Niguel has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-2 record this season. As for Mater Dei, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6.
Aliso Niguel will head out to challenge Foothill at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Aliso Niguel is looking to tack on another W to their 11-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Mater Dei, they will venture away from home to take on Santa Margarita at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Santa Margarita will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Mater Dei surely won't give up without a fight.
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