News Summary
The high school football season in Orange County has kicked off with thrilling matchups. Teams like Servite, Damien, and Tustin showcased impressive performances, securing victories in their opening games. Strong passing games and standout plays characterized the week, setting the tone for an exciting season ahead.
Orange County High School Football Highlights: Week 1
Orange County kicked off its high school football season with a series of thrilling matchups, showcasing impressive performances from various teams. Servite, Damien, Western, Trabuco Hills, Tustin, and Portola each secured victories in their opening games, while several other teams also turned in noteworthy performances. The first week highlighted strong passing games, solid rushing performances, and standout receivers across the board.
Key Matchup Results
Servite delivered a commanding performance against Murrieta Valley, winning 56-35. Servite quarterback Murphy completed 15 of 26 passes for 225 yards and four touchdowns. On the ground, Gutierrez led the rushing attack with 160 yards on 25 carries. In contrast, Murrieta Valley’s Isaia threw for 189 yards and two touchdowns but struggled against Servite’s defense.
Damien edged JSerra in a closely contested game, finishing with a score of 34-31. Quarterback Arriaza amazed the crowd with 410 passing yards and two touchdowns. JSerra’s Smith-Mayall also shone with 197 yards and two touchdowns but could not secure the win despite a strong effort.
Western defeated Villa Park 27-20. Quarterback Thomas threw for 147 yards and three touchdowns, while Villa Park’s La Gatta struggled with four interceptions, detracting from their efforts on offense.
Trabuco Hills narrowly defeated Huntington Beach 20-19, thanks to a solid rushing performance from Pompey and key plays by quarterback Zale. Huntington Beach was also competitive, with quarterback Edmunds throwing for three touchdowns.
Tustin showcased a dominant display with a resounding 44-0 victory against Foothill. Tustin’s Edwards led the charge with 247 passing yards and two touchdowns, while their defense left Foothill struggling to find any rhythm on offense.
Portola managed a close 7-0 win over Irvine, with Grettenberg leading the charge on the ground. Irvine struggled offensively, throwing three interceptions that contributed to their loss.
Other Noteworthy Games
In other notable games, Orange Lutheran defeated Rancho Cucamonga 27-24, while Canyon triumphed over Ayala 26-7. Mission Viejo recorded an impressive 59-14 win against St. Paul, and Los Amigos took down Silver Valley 47-12. Additionally, Kennedy put forth an impressive performance against Woodbridge, securing a 37-0 victory.
Other final scores included Estancia defeating Costa Mesa 29-21, El Dorado overpowering Redondo Union 31-6, and La Habra winning 57-21 against Northview.
Girls Flag Football and Other Sports
The girls’ flag football matches produced exciting outcomes as well, with Crean Lutheran winning against Villa Park 12-0, and Gahr narrowly defeating Villa Park 13-12. In another match, Cerritos emerged victorious over Santiago with a score of 14-6.
In boys’ water polo, JSerra defeated Mira Costa 8-4, while Fountain Valley triumphed over Estancia 10-7.
In girls’ volleyball, the Mater Dei team continued its strong performance in the Nike tournament, advancing to the quarterfinals after defeating teams from Gulliver Prep, Tampa Prep, and Deland.
Looking Ahead
As the season continues, fans can expect more exciting matchups and standout performances from Orange County high school football teams. With several teams showcasing their potential in week one, the competition promises to be fierce as teams strive for success in the coming weeks.
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Additional Resources
- OC Sports Zone: Final Scores August 29
- Wikipedia: High School Football
- OC Register: Week 1 Game Stories & Scores
- Google Search: Orange County High School Football
- Click Orlando: Week 2 Highlights
- Google Scholar: High School Football
- Orange Observer: Week 2 Schedule
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Football
- OC Sports Zone: Final Scores August 28
- Google News: Orange County High School Football Scores
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