News Summary
Huntington Beach secured a convincing victory against Western with a score of 48-7 in a nonleague football match. Junior quarterback Brady Edmunds led the charge with 328 passing yards and five touchdowns, along with a rushing touchdown. The Oilers displayed dominance as multiple players contributed to the score, including Troy Foster with nine catches for 184 yards. This win improves Huntington Beach’s record to 2-1, setting them up for their upcoming game against Redondo Union.
Huntington Beach Dominates Western in 48-7 Victory
Huntington Beach secured a convincing 48-7 win against Western in a nonleague football game, played on September 4 at Huntington Beach High. This victory puts the Oilers’ season record at 2-1, a significant rebound following their narrow loss to Trabuco Hills the previous week, where they dropped the game 20-19.
Brady Edmunds Leads the Charge
Junior quarterback Brady Edmunds had an impressive outing, throwing for 328 yards and delivering five touchdown passes. In addition to his aerial success, Edmunds contributed a rushing touchdown, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities. Senior receiver Troy Foster was instrumental in the offense, catching nine passes for 184 yards and securing one touchdown.
The Oilers saw multiple players score touchdowns, as Dylin Bruce and Steel Kurtz each caught two touchdown passes, further amplifying Huntington Beach’s dominance on the field. On defense, senior linebacker Darby Warren made his mark with two sacks and a forced fumble, which teammate Logan Gray recovered. Cornerback Evan Scruggs also made a key defensive play with an interception.
Game Highlights
The game began with both teams struggling to convert on fourth-down attempts during their initial possessions. However, Huntington Beach quickly took control, leading 7-0 after a 3-yard touchdown run by Edmunds. The momentum continued as the Oilers expanded their lead with a spectacular 58-yard touchdown pass from Edmunds to Foster.
Huntington Beach scored three touchdowns in the last five minutes of the first half, with an opportunistic score resulting from a bad snap on a Western punt. By halftime, the Oilers led 34-7, effectively sealing the game before the break.
In the third quarter, Huntington Beach continued to assert their dominance, scoring two additional touchdowns and further distancing themselves from Western. Despite a touchdown from Western’s quarterback Thomas, who completed 20 of 35 passes for 250 yards and scored on an 8-yard run, the Oilers were well ahead and continued to control the game.
Looking Ahead
Following this resounding victory, Huntington Beach is scheduled to face Redondo Union at home on September 12. Meanwhile, Western will seek redemption as they take on La Mirada at home on September 11.
Additional Notes
In a related note, Huntington Beach’s girls’ flag football team faced a challenging game earlier in the week, losing 19-13 in overtime to Newport Harbor. Newport Harbor’s girls’ team continued their successful streak, remaining undefeated in league play with a record of 29-0, highlighted by a pivotal touchdown catch from Cooper Dick.
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