PHOTOS: Crean Lutheran airs it out for decisive Epsilon League win over Foothill

Crean Lutheran players celebrate a touchdown by Damari Hall. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs, John Luciano, Ted Rigoni and Samantha Burgett).

Crean Lutheran High School’s football team opened Epsilon League play Saturday night with a 40-14 victory over Foothill at Tustin.

Saints quarterback Caden Jones completed 19 of 23 passes for 370 yards and four touchdown passes. Jones’ touchdown passes were to Ty Johnson (two), Luca Amaya and Damari Hall.

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Crean Lutheran’s Cole Ocana picks up a first down Saturday night.

Foothill’s Aidan Faraj gains yards against Crean Lutheran.

Crean Lutheran’s Ty Johnson scores a touchdown Saturday night

Crean Lutheran QB Caiden Jones spots an open receiver.

Crean Lutheran players including No. 23 Luca Amaya, No. 1 Ty Johnson, No. 5 Damari Hall, No. 0 Dillon Booth and No. 3 Caden Jones.

Foothill quarterback Fysher Jamieson runs for a first down

Crean Lutheran cheerleaders support the Saints.

Crean Lutheran senior Luke Kyser leads the Saints in drills.

Foothill receiver Eli Bohning advances the ball.

Johnson had TD catches of 7 and 4 yards. Amaya’s touchdown out of the backfield was from two yards out.

The Saints speedy receiver Damari Hall scored on an 80-yard catch and run to electrify the crowd, according to Coach Rick Curtis.

Caleb Bey led the Saints in rushing with 54 yards on seven carries and had a rushing touchdown from 11 yards out.

Lucas Wong scored from 15 yards out on a quarterback keeper in the fourth quarter to close out the scoring for Crean Lutheran (6-0, 1-0). Dillon Booth (five receptions, 90 yards) and Bryce Coleman (five receptions, 99 yards) were the Saints top receivers.

“The first defense held the Knights scoreless as Aaron Nicasio (nine tackles and two tackles for a loss) was all over the field for the Saints,” Curtis said. “Defensive lineman Anthony Jones, was solid against the run and pressured the Foothill quarterback throughout the evening. Aiden Smith led the Saints secondary with three solo tackles and help shut down the Foothill passing attack.” 

Foothill (1-5, 0-1) scored two touchdowns late in the game on a 59-yard run by Aidan Faraj and a 10-yard run by Fysher Jamieson.

Crean Lutheran continues league play Friday vs. El Dorado at Valencia while Foothill plays at Laguna Hills.