Santa Ana
Mater Dei
2-0
27
FINAL
17
Toronto
Toronto Loons
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 matchup, Santa Ana Mater Dei topped the Toronto Toronto Loons 27-17, marking an important victory in their 2026 season campaign. The win solidifies Santa Ana's position as a contender, showcasing their offensive firepower and tactical execution.
Leading the charge for Santa Ana was quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for an impressive 295 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his precision and ability to find the end zone. Receiver Jacob Cowing also had a stellar performance, racking up 82 receiving yards, while Keaton Mitchell contributed on the ground, adding 30 rushing yards to the team's total.
Defensively, Santa Ana's Brian Burns stood out with a key sack, putting pressure on the Toronto offense throughout the game. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Jihaad Campbell intercepted a critical pass, shifting momentum back to Santa Ana and allowing them to extend their lead heading into halftime. Despite a strong effort from Toronto's Erick Hunter, who made four tackles, the defensive plays from Santa Ana proved vital in securing their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 24 | 15 | 63% | 295 | 4 | 1 | 127.6 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 210 | 2 | 2 | 83.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 13 | 30 | 2.3 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Lawrence Cager | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Cowing | WR | 2 | 82 | 41.0 | 19 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 9 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 18 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 15 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Lawrence Cager | TE | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 19 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 18 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelee Ringo | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Oliver | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Nowaske | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

