LA HABRA — The La Habra football team flexed its muscles on both sides of the ball in a 41-14 win over visiting Ayala on Thursday night, furthering the Highlanders’ status as one of the top teams in the San Gabriel Valley area.

On the heels of a dominant 56-21 win over Northview last week, the Highlanders’ offense pieced together another big effort led by quarterback DJ Mitchell, who nearly matched his season total in passing yards in the winning effort.

“I started off a little slow, trying to find my groove,” Mitchell said. “But after that I was dialed in, making my completions, just taking what the defense was giving me and letting my guys go to work.”

Mitchell finished with over 250 total yards and four touchdowns.

La Habra coach Frank Mazzota noted that his team is 3-0 but said it

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