Eagles Win the Battle of Conway
The Mission Eagles secured a narrow 23-21 victory over their crosstown rivals, the Mission Veterans Patriots, courtesy of an 18-yard game-winning field goal by freshman kicker Angel Gabriel Leyva in the closing minutes.
Senior quarterback Diego Salinas played a pivotal role in the Eagles’ offensive success, delivering two key touchdown passes—a 59-yard connection with Shelby Sital and a 75-yard strike to Christopher Kirk—which helped maintain their lead throughout much of the game.
The Mission Veterans Patriots mounted a strong comeback, led by quarterback Cameron Sarinana and running back Benjamin Martinez, culminating in a 74-yard drive and a 38-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Rodriguez, which temporarily put them ahead 21-20 in the fourth quarter.
Ultimately, the Eagles' leadership and resilient defense proved decisive, setting up Leyva’s clutch field goal and solidifying a hard-fought victory in this highly anticipated rivalry matchup.