CC ROUNDUP: Griffins crush LA Southwest

By Ramon Scott
Updated: September 11, 2025

2025 COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL

GROSSMONT 42, LA SOUTHWEST 15

By EastCountySports.com Staff

Los Angeles — The Grossmont Griffins continued their scorching start to the 2025 season with a commanding 42-15 road victory over LA Southwest on Saturday.

Following a season-opening 64-0 rout of Compton, Grossmont improved to 2-0.

The Griffins wasted no time asserting themselves, scoring three first-quarter touchdowns to set the tone.

Quarterback Melvin Spicer IV, coming off a record-setting Week 1 performance that earned him SCFA Offensive Player of the Week honors, orchestrated the early surge.

Spicer capped a 5-play, 64-yard drive with a 28-yard touchdown run on Grossmont’s opening possession.

Just minutes later, the defense struck with Titus Toilolo returning an interception 47 yards for a score to push the lead to 14-0.

Elijah Realzola then hauled in a 41-yard strike from Spicer, closing the first quarter scoring at 21-0.

Grossmont’s momentum carried into the second quarter with two more touchdowns.

Spicer connected with Jaden Moore on a 1-yard scoring pass, followed by Adrien Chargualaf’s 49-yard interception return, putting the Griffins ahead 35-0 at halftime.

LA Southwest finally found the end zone in the third quarter when King Grant caught a 21-yard pass from Jack Nyman, with a successful two-point conversion narrowing the gap to 35-8.

The Cougars added another score in the fourth quarter on Trayshawn Jones’ 2-yard run, but Grossmont responded immediately with Realzola catching an 11-yard touchdown pass from Spicer, sealing the 42-15 win.

Statistically, the Griffins dominated in key areas despite LA Southwest slightly outgaining them in first downs (Grossmont 19, LA Southwest 24).

Grossmont amassed 356 total yards, including 275 through the air and 81 on the ground.

Spicer finished 20-of-33 for 275 yards and three touchdowns, distributing the ball to a host of receivers while keeping the Cougars’ defense off balance.

Realzola was Spicer’s primary target, finishing with six receptions for 98 yards and two touchdowns, while Jordan Benton added 67 yards on three catches.

The defense delivered a statement performance, forcing three interceptions and returning two for scores, while applying consistent pressure on Nyman with six sacks totaling 36 yards lost.

Grossmont’s special teams also contributed, with Abdikadir Ali posting a 38-yard average on kickoff returns and Tyler Haley converting all six extra points.

With this victory, Grossmont heads into Saturday’s road matchup against 2-0 Antelope Valley with confidence.

The upcoming clash is expected to be a tight battle, as the Griffins (ranked 32nd in this week’s CCCAA poll) look to continue their undefeated streak against a familiar rival positioned just ahead in the rankings.

Spicer and Realzola, who have already connected for three touchdowns over the first two games, are expected to be key factors once again.

Up Next: Grossmont travels to Antelope Valley this Saturday in what promises to be a closely contested matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.

Southwestern Jaguars Score 71 in Offensive Clinic

Southwestern 71, Orange Coast 10 – at Costa Mesa
The Southwestern Jaguars delivered a commanding performance on Saturday night, rolling to a 71-10 victory over Orange Coast at LeBard Stadium in what was a statement game for the program.

Southwestern’s offense was nearly flawless, amassing 588 yards on just 59 plays for an average of 10 yards per snap.

Quarterback Ty McCutcheon led the charge, completing 10-of-12 passes for 168 yards and three touchdowns, while Brayten Silbor added 133 yards and one score through the air.

Hunter Maxwell and Johnny Limon each contributed a touchdown pass, giving Southwestern four different quarterbacks hitting the end zone.

The running game was equally dominant. Caleb Blocker carried nine times for 100 yards and two touchdowns, while Jamarei Ashby-Phan added 53 yards and a score. Mykel Malone chipped in 42 yards and a touchdown, and Hunter Maxwell also tallied 47 yards on three carries.

Receiver Tyler Becker led all pass-catchers with 108 yards and two touchdowns, while Israel Evans had 84 yards and two scores, including a 51-yard strike from Maxwell. Josiah Jefferson and Davian McGowan also found the end zone in a display of offensive depth.

Southwestern’s defense and special teams helped create scoring opportunities and maintain momentum.

The Jaguars recorded two turnovers, including interceptions by Dylan Eads and Donnovan Hamblin, and held Orange Coast to just 255 total yards. Joshua Clayton led the defense with 4 tackles, one sack, and two tackles for loss, while Carson Curtis finished with eight total stops. Southwestern also added a team safety and limited Orange Coast to a single successful field goal after the first quarter.

The balanced attack, explosive big plays, and defensive dominance marked Southwestern’s second consecutive victory to start the season, sending a clear message that the Jaguars are ready to contend in county play.

Palomar College Comets Hold On for Road Win

Palomar 17, East LA 14 – at Monterey Park
Palomar picked up its first road victory of the season with a hard-fought 17-14 win over East LA College.

The Comets jumped out early when quarterback Jakob Harris connected with Princeton Anderson for a 37-yard touchdown and later extended the lead on a KJ Chatham-to-Furious Hoskins 12-yard strike, carrying a 14-0 lead into halftime.

East LA responded with a 79-yard touchdown in the third quarter, narrowing the margin to 14-6, but Palomar’s special teams provided breathing room when Carson Beard drilled a 23-yard field goal in the fourth.

East LA scored again and added a safety in the closing seconds, but a late interception by Isaiah Strong with 1:32 remaining secured the victory.

Palomar finished with 307 total yards, balanced between 120 rushing and 187 passing. Chris Bausch led the ground attack with 62 yards, while Harris and Chatham combined for 187 passing yards and two touchdowns.

Defensively, Strong had 10 tackles, Jason Mageo contributed 11 tackles and 1.5 sacks, and Zaire Bush added a sack of his own. Palomar improves to 1-1 and will travel to face No. 24 Pasadena City College next Saturday.

Olympians Fall in Narrow Loss to Mt. SAC

Mt. SAC 21, Mesa 18 – at Walnut
San Diego Mesa came out firing in a closely contested matchup at Hilmer Lodge Stadium but fell 21-18 to unbeaten Mt. SAC.

The Olympians struck on the very first play when Reggie Johnson connected with Aleonte Logan for an 83-yard touchdown, setting a fast pace. Mesa regained a halftime lead on a 42-yard field goal by Joshua Hossmann Lees, taking a 10-7 edge into the locker room.

Mt. SAC leaned on running back Aiden Ramos in the second half, and his three touchdowns — a 10-yard run, a 2-yard score, and a 1-yard plunge — propelled the Mounties to a 21-10 lead.

Mesa answered with a 75-yard strike from Johnson to Jay Porter and a two-point conversion from Logan, cutting the deficit to three with under two minutes remaining.

Quarterback Hunter Herrera finished 22-of-36 for 203 yards, while Johnson threw for 284 yards and two long touchdowns.

Mesa out-passed Mt. SAC but struggled to run the ball, finishing with just 85 yards on the ground to the Mounties’ 166. Mesa falls to 1-1 but showed explosive potential through the air, leaving optimism for the weeks ahead.