Santa Ana
Mater Dei
10-2
34
FINAL
24
Riverside
Roadrunners
8-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 14 matchup, Santa Ana Mater Dei outlasted the Riverside Roadrunners with a final score of 34-24, clinching a crucial victory as the season approaches its climax. This win keeps Santa Ana in contention for a playoff spot, while Riverside now faces an uphill battle to secure their postseason aspirations.
Quarterback Cam Ward was the standout performer for Santa Ana, throwing for an impressive 317 yards and four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Jacob Cowing was his top target, racking up 110 receiving yards and proving to be a consistent threat, while Riverside's James Cook III managed to lead his team in rushing with 61 yards, though it wasn't enough to spark a comeback.
Defensively, Jihaad Campbell made his presence felt for Santa Ana with four total tackles, but it was Ephesians Prysock's critical interception that shifted momentum in favor of the visitors. This pivotal play came in the second half, halting a potential scoring drive from Riverside and allowing Santa Ana to extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 16 | 11 | 69% | 317 | 4 | 0 | 151.0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 35 | 20 | 57% | 265 | 2 | 3 | 64.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 61 | 5.5 | 10 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 9 | 45 | 5.0 | 23 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | -7 | -3.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Cowing | WR | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 13 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 8 | 99 | 12.4 | 33 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 3 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Lawrence Cager | TE | 1 | 82 | 82.0 | 58 | 1 | 82 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 10 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 10 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Oliver | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 47 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

