Friday night brought two very different results for San Marcos football fans. Mission Hills defeated Torrey Pines 31–21, while San Marcos High fell 42–26 on the road against Carlsbad. Both games were played October 16, giving the city's two varsity programs contrasting results as the regular season moves toward its final stretch.

Mission Hills Grizzlies Beat Torrey Pines, 31–21

Mission Hills came away with the result it wanted against Torrey Pines, finishing with a 10-point advantage. The Grizzlies put 31 points on the board against a Falcons team that scored 21.

The win is a notable one for Mission Hills, which has continued to face a demanding fall schedule. It also gives the Grizzlies a positive result to carry into the next round of league play.

The final score is confirmed in statewide high school football reporting. A verified player-by-player statistical breakdown was not available for this draft, so individual touchdowns, yardage totals and game-changing plays have been left out rather than attributed without confirmation.

Mission Hills JV and Freshman Results

The Mission Hills junior varsity team also faced Torrey Pines, falling 24–21 in a close contest. The Grizzlies' freshman team earned a 21–7 win over the Falcons, giving Mission Hills victories at the varsity and freshman levels.

San Marcos Knights Score 26 but Fall at Carlsbad

Across town, the Knights faced a different challenge. San Marcos traveled to Carlsbad and finished on the wrong end of a 42–26 score. The Knights scored 26 points against a strong Carlsbad opponent, but the Lancers finished with 16 more.

The result marked another difficult Friday for San Marcos after close recent games. The Knights lost 28–21 to Oceanside on October 2 and 23–21 to La Costa Canyon on October 9, according to available game listings.

That sequence of results does not tell the whole story of the Knights' season, but it does show how much the margins can matter. Against Carlsbad, the scoreboard again left San Marcos looking for a way to turn offensive production into a win.

Two Programs, One San Marcos Football Community

The two games offer a snapshot of how quickly Friday-night fortunes can differ, even for schools in the same city. Mission Hills had a victory to celebrate. San Marcos had a setback to work through.

For players and families, the season continues beyond one final score. There are practices ahead, opponents to prepare for and opportunities for both programs to finish the schedule with purpose.

What Comes Next

San Marcos is scheduled to host Torrey Pines on October 23, setting up an interesting local connection: the Falcons are coming off their loss to Mission Hills. Readers should check school or team schedules for any changes to kickoff details.

Additional verified player statistics or coach comments can be added before publication if they become available.

Questions You May Have About San Marcos Football

Who won the Mission Hills game on October 16?

Mission Hills defeated Torrey Pines 31–21.

What was the San Marcos High football score?

San Marcos lost at Carlsbad, 42–26.

Who does San Marcos High play next?

The Knights are scheduled to host Torrey Pines on October 23.

How did the Mission Hills JV and freshman teams do?

Mission Hills JV lost to Torrey Pines 24–21, while the freshman team defeated Torrey Pines 21–7.

Sports scores, records and statistics are compiled from school and team sources, MaxPreps, NFHS Network, CIF San Diego and other available sports reporting sources. North Valley Flare works to verify information before publication.