PHOTOS: Segerstrom coach impressed with how Jaguars battled in road loss

Segerstrom’s Artwill Baas is pursued by Adam Saavedra of California. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone).

Despite seeing his team lose to California of Whittier 21-0 Friday night, Segerstrom Coach Joseph Tagaloa said was pleased how his team, 1-2 after three weeks, battled on the road.

“I am extremely proud of the effort we gave last night,” he said Saturday. “There wasn’t a lot that went our way, but our guys kept fighting. They made no excuses and just kept competing. Playing on the road with several key players out and some questionable calls that went against us, including an 80-yard TD run called back, and still our guys showed true grit and resilience.

“At the end of the night we did not make enough plays to get the victory, but we showed that no matter what the situation was, we are going to compete.”

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Segerstrom quarterback Jesse Lopez hands off to Mokey Leuma.

Under pressure California quarterback Daniel Torres delivers the pass.

Segerstrom tries to block a point after.

California students packed the stands Friday night.

Segerstrom's Noah Tagaloa hauls in a pass.

California's Aidan Pina hands the ball to referee after his touchdown.

Segerstrom's Jesse Lopez delivers a pass under pressure from Ethan Workman of California.

California students have some fun Friday.

A pass intended for Segerstrom's Joe Hernandez is picked off by Kristopher Reyes of California.

California coaches meet with their team after Friday's win.

A number of players stood out

“Damien Orejel played his heart out all night on the defensive side of the ball and Noah Tagaloa led the offensive attack both running and receiving,” Tagaloa said.

California, inspired by a big, enthusiastic home crowd, improved its record to 2-1.

Segerstrom will try and bounced back when it faces El Modena on the road Friday night.

“Next week we will go on the road against a solid El Modena team and I am excited to see how our guys will step up to meet the challenge,” Tagaloa said.

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