Marina Edges Laguna Hills 32-31 for Fourth Straight Win

Ben Ramos powered the Vikings again, rushing 32 times for 169 yards and three touchdowns and adding 34 receiving yards. It was his sixth straight game with at least 100 rushing yards. Quarterback Maverick Coverick was efficient through the air, completing 12 of 19 passes for 198 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. Owen Alonzo caught 2 passes for 68 yards and a touchdown. Marina’s defense recorded three sacks, with Jacob Zadeh, Cameron Evans and Jonny Byer each getting one.

Laguna Hills kept pace all night behind quarterback Jaxson Vanderbeek, who completed 14 of 23 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns, with one interception, and also ran for a score. Merrick Marquis was his top target, catching 5 passes for 157 yards and a touchdown. Drew Meyers carried 14 times for 59 yards and also found the end zone.

The win improves Marina to 4-3, with the Vikings now unbeaten since a 1-3 stretch earlier in the season. Laguna Hills falls to 5-2.

Marina hosts Cypress (6-1) next Friday, Oct. 16, in Iota League play. Laguna Hills faces Northwood (3-4) the same night.