FIRST LOOK PHOTOS: Celebrating the return of Friday night high school fall football

Godinez captains Jesse Church (No. 13) and Julio Guillen (No. 4) meet with the Magnolia captains before Friday’s nonleague game. It was the first football game for Godinez since the 2019 season since the program did not field a team in the spring. Magnolia won 26-8. (Photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone)

Godinez High’s football team was back on the field Friday night facing Magnolia at Santa Ana Valley. The Grizzlies did not play during the past spring season so the last Godinez game was in 2019.

The coronavirus pandemic delayed the start of the 2020 season until March of 2021.

Aron Kaye, the Grizzlies original coach, was back leading Godinez.

Godinez fumbled the opening kickoff and Magnolia also intercepted a pass which led to an early score. The touchdown was set up by an interception by Julian Guillen, helping the Grizzlies get to the Magnolia 1-yard line.

But Godinez came back to take the lead on a touchdown run by Julio Guillen. Magnolia finished strong to win 26-8.

Also around OC, Santa Ana defeated Long Beach Millikan 48-41 and Sunny Hills defeated Canyon 31-12, Tustin upset Capistrano Valley 35-34 in overtime and Portola defeated Woodbridge 35-9 in Aaron Craver’s first game as Warriors coach.

Also, Fountain Valley defeated Valenica 14-6 and Katella defeated Laguna Hills 28-10. Servite defeated Edison 54-14.

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Portola quarterback Sonny Tierney warms up before Friday's game.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Sunny Hills players charge out onto the field for Friday's opener.
Photo courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone

Captains from Godinez (left) and Magnolia meet for the coin toss Friday.
Photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Godinez Coach Aron Kaye gives instruction in his first game back as Grizlies coach Friday night vs. Magnolia.
Photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Aaron Craver, head coach at Woodbridge, prepares for his first game as Warriors coach.
PHOTO: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Magnolia tries to complete a pass as Godinez defends Friday night.
Photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Woodbridge quarterback Garrett O'Neal warms up before Friday's game.
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Godinez gets ready to run a play in Friday's game with Magnolia.
Photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Portola Coach Peter Abe prepares for Friday's game with Woodbridge.
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Godinez High's Julio Guillen celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the Grizzlies opener.
Photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Portola cheerleaders root on the Bulldogs Friday night.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Portola quarterback Rocky Palacio warms up before Friday's game with Woodbridge.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Woodbridge charges out onto the field for Friday's opener.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone