Los Alamitos started fast and ran away with a 71-0 win over Western High, in the season opener for both football teams on Friday at Los Alamitos High.
Jerod Terry and Lenny Ibarra each scored three touchdowns for the Griffins, who scored five times in the first quarter and led 55-0 by halftime. The Griffin defense kept Western on their heels as the Pioneers starting quarterback was lost early to an injury. After that, Western could not generate much against the Griffin defense.
The run game carried the Griffin offense and quarterback Alonzo Esparza added a 144 passing yards with a touchdown pass to Kam Tillins.
Los Alamitos remains at home this week when they will host Narbonne at 7 p.m. Friday at John Barnes Field on the campus of Los Alamitos High.
Centurions outrun La Mirada
Cypress High outraced La Mirada in its opener for a 49-27 win. The Centurions were led by the passing of quarterback Keiran Edmundson, who threw for 254 yards and three touchdowns. Mekaih Felix had seven receptions for 103 yards and two touchdowns.
The Centurions also had two rushing touchdowns and a kick return for another TD. Cypress looks to improve to 2-0 with a home game on Thursday against Corona del Mar, at 7 p.m. at Handel Stadium.
Kennedy holds off Pacifica
The Kennedy High football team won its season opener, holding off Pacifica 21-20 on Friday at Bolsa Grande High School.
The Fighting Irish will host Long Beach Jordan on Friday at 7 p.m. at Handel Stadium on the campus of Western High. Kennedy is part of the Lambda League this season.
