Unconventional Dual-Quarterback System a Big Hit at Mission Viejo

Published on November 30, 2023

Poise under immense pressure, an ability to read sometimes-complex defenses, and a strong arm to zip footballs through tiny windows are among the many desired traits for a top-flight quarterback. But a knack for winning at rock-paper-scissors? Well, maybe not most places, but such a skill can come in handy at Mission Viejo High School, at least for sophomore Luke Fahey and junior Draiden Trudeau. The Diablos have ridden Coach Chad Johnson’s unorthodox two-quarterback system to a CIF Southern Section Division 2 championship and into the California Division 1-AA semifinals. Mission Viejo, a 34–15 winner over Servite of Anaheim in last week’s section final, will host Granite Hills of El Cajon in the state playoffs at 7 p.m. on Dec. 1....