Capistrano Valley Hands Corona del Mar Its First Loss, 21-17

Capistrano Valley scored all 21 of its points in the first quarter, and Corona del Mar answered with 11. Neither team scored in the second quarter, so the Cougars led 21-11 at halftime. The Sea Kings added six points in the third quarter to cut the deficit to four, and neither team scored in the fourth.

Talon Spencer led Capistrano Valley, carrying 22 times for 139 yards and two touchdowns. It was his third straight game with at least two rushing touchdowns. Colin Hooper caught 3 passes for 55 yards.

For Corona del Mar, J.D. Annett completed 8 of 17 passes for 67 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. Trejan Nixon rushed 18 times for 89 yards, and Chase Kuchera caught 5 passes for 42 yards.

Capistrano Valley’s 21 points were its fewest of the season. The Cougars have averaged 38.4 points per game, and their only loss was 30-22 at Crean Lutheran on Oct. 9. Corona del Mar’s loss was its first of the year.

Capistrano Valley hosts Villa Park (7-1) on Friday, Oct. 23. Villa Park is coming off a 30-20 win over Tustin. Corona del Mar hosts Crean Lutheran (6-2) the same night.