GAME RECAP: Oilers Snap 9 Game Road Losing Streak with Big Win Over Mayfair
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA — Yes, you read that correctly. The Huntington Beach Oilers have won their first road game since October 7th, 2022. The Oilers were back in action on the road against the Mayfair Monsoons, looking to extend their winning streak in this matchup after claiming victory in their last two meetings.
The Oilers wasted no time, scoring on the opening drive with a 2-play, 53-yard drive led by quarterback Brady Edmunds, putting them up 7-0. Capitalizing on the momentum, Huntington Beach recovered an onside kick, and later in the quarter, they drove 73 yards in 9 plays to extend their lead to 14-0 with less than two minutes remaining.
Mayfair responded in the second quarter with a 47-yard pass, but the Huntington Beach defense held strong, limiting the Monsoons to just 7 points by halftime.
In the third quarter, Mattheo Zavala added a field goal, increasing the Oilers' lead to 17-7. Huntington Beach then marched down the field again, capping off the drive with a 1-yard rush by Edmunds, giving them a commanding 24-7 lead heading into the locker room.
Mayfair attempted to rally, starting the third quarter with a 5-play, 66-yard drive to close the gap to 24-14. However, the Oilers sealed the victory with a 9-play, 51-yard drive, culminating in a touchdown pass from Edmunds to Troy Foster, securing a 31-21 win.
With this victory, the Oilers finish the preseason at 3-2, gaining crucial momentum as they head into their bye week. Epsilon League play begins in two weeks, with Huntington Beach opening on the road against Laguna Hills on October 4th at 7 p.m.
