September 27, 2025

Coronado Islanders Face Tough Defeat Against Mission Bay

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The Coronado Islanders experienced a significant setback against the Mission Bay team, suffering a 49-14 loss. This defeat marks their second consecutive loss, leaving their season record at 2-2. Key players like Chase Jenkins and Reese Pagon showed strong individual performances, but the team’s defense struggled in the second half. Coach Kurt Hines emphasized the need for the team to respect every opponent and improve their consistency in upcoming games, particularly as they prepare for their homecoming matchup against Mar Vista.

Coronado suffered a significant defeat on Friday, September 26, 2025, against Mission Bay, with a final score of 49-14. This loss marks the Islanders’ second consecutive defeat, leaving their season record at 2-2 and casting a shadow over recent performances.

Despite the overall score, key players for the Islanders showed strong individual performances. Quarterback Jack O’Sullivan connected effectively with running back Chase Jenkins, who emerged as a standout by scoring two rushing touchdowns and accumulating a total of 56 rushing yards and 72 receiving yards during the match. Wide receiver Reese Pagon also played a pivotal role, making seven receptions for 87 yards, leading all Islanders wideouts. Pagon’s total of 234 receiving yards for the season highlights his importance to the team’s offense.

The game began poorly for Coronado, with the Islanders being held scoreless in the first quarter, a first for them this season. In the second quarter, Jenkins managed to tie the game at 7-7 with a two-yard touchdown run. This scoring opportunity revitalized the Islanders temporarily, but they soon found themselves in a tough situation with a growing deficit.

Jenkins scored again in the third quarter on a 32-yard rushing touchdown, narrowing Mission Bay’s lead to 21-14. However, the Islanders’ defense struggled to contain the offensive efforts of Mission Bay. After a strong defensive showing in the first half, the Islanders allowed Mission Bay to score 28 unanswered points in the final 11:17 of the game. Mission Bay’s quarterback, Trey Arnold, was instrumental in this scoring run, throwing four touchdowns throughout the match and demonstrating his ability to dictate pace and pressure on the Islanders’ defense.

The recent setbacks for Coronado follow a painful loss the previous week to Maranatha High School, where the Islanders squandered a 28-point lead, highlighting inconsistencies in their performance. Coach Kurt Hines analyzed the recent games and expressed that the team must learn to respect every opponent, emphasizing that a complete game is vital for future success.

Looking ahead, Coronado will host Mar Vista High School for their homecoming game on Friday, October 3, 2025. Coach Hines noted that Mar Vista boasts a roster of strong athletes and the Islanders will need to come prepared for a competitive matchup. In their last encounter in September 2024, Coronado had a dominant performance against Mar Vista, earning a victory with a score of 51-8. This history provides some optimism for the Islanders, who will aim to regain their footing following the recent setbacks.

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Author: STAFF HERE CORONADO

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