Under the Friday Night Glow: San Pasqual's Dominant Close to the Season

Well, another regular season in the books for high school football here in San Diego, and what a way for the San Pasqual Eagles to wrap things up! They met their cross-town rivals, the Escondido Cougars, for a Week 11 showdown that, frankly, turned into quite the spectacle. And yes, it was the Eagles who absolutely dominated the field, securing a powerful 35-6 victory that left no doubt about their playoff aspirations.

Honestly, you just had to watch San Pasqual’s senior quarterback, Jojo Tinajero. The kid was—and this isn't hyperbole—everywhere. He put on an absolute clinic, a real masterclass in dual-threat quarterbacking. Throwing for 107 yards? Impressive. Tossing three touchdowns? Even better. But then, almost as if that wasn't enough, he decided to run for another 103 yards and tack on a rushing touchdown to his tally. A truly stellar performance, the kind that makes you think, 'Wow, this guy really wanted to win.' His vision, his arm, his legs—it was all working.

And, naturally, Tinajero had some help. His receiving corps, for instance, stepped up big time. Isaiah Tu'i, in particular, was a standout, snatching two of those touchdown passes—one from 30 yards out, another a tidy 15-yard grab. You could almost feel the momentum building with each successful play. The Eagles’ defense, too, wasn't just sitting back; they contributed their own points to the scoreboard, really rounding out what was a comprehensive team effort. Sometimes, you see a team fire on all cylinders, and Friday night was one of those times for San Pasqual.

When the final whistle blew, the scoreboard told a clear story: San Pasqual 35, Escondido 6. For the Eagles, this wasn’t just any win; it propelled them to a solid 6-4 overall record for the regular season, with a respectable 3-2 mark in league play. And frankly, that puts them in a pretty darn good spot for the upcoming CIF playoffs. For the Escondido Cougars, though, the season concludes with a tougher 2-8 record, 1-4 in league. It’s a harsh reality sometimes in sports, isn’t it?

So, as the Eagles now look ahead to what promises to be an exciting playoff run, one thing is clear: they closed out their regular season with a bang. And in high school football, a strong finish like that—especially with a star like Tinajero leading the charge—can make all the difference when the stakes get even higher. What a game, really, and what a performance!