PHOTOS: Segerstrom drops opener on the road against North Torrance 35-7

Erik Martinez gains yards for Segerstrom in Friday’s game against North Torrance. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone)

Segerstrom’s football team struggled in its season opener Friday night, losing to North Torrance 35-7 on the road.

The Jaguars have a bye this week and return to action on Friday, Sept. 3, hosting California High School.

“Friday night was definitely a learning experience for our guys,” said Segerstrom Coach Joseph Tagaloa. “Offensively we were just off a little bit all night. Defensively our guys made some plays, but we’re on the field too long. Our special teams played well resulting in our only touchdown of the night as Erik Martinez returned a kick off to put us ahead early in the first half.

“Overall I was happy with the effort. There are some little things that we have to clean up and that is going to be our focus as we head into our bye week. We play Cal High next on Sept. 3, which will be our home opener. We have to play better in order to compete and our guys know this. I look forward to see our guys in action again, because I know we will come back better.”

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Captains from Segerstrom and North Torrance meet for the coin toss.

Segerstrom quarterback Aaron Cervantes takes the snap.

Toa Ortega of North Torrance carries the ball Friday.

Quarterback Trevor Ke'enan Lagarde drops back to pass for North Torrance.

Segerstrom coach Joseph Tagaloa provides guidance for quarterback Frankie Gonzalez (No. 4) and Steven Basurto Friday night.

Julian Diaz of Sergerstrom pursues Jacob Wicker of North Torrance.