December 23, 2024

OC Sports Zone: Community First

A look at Orange County high school football standouts for week 10

A look at Orange County high school football standouts for week 10 based on OC Sports Zone’s coverage, submissions from coaches and reports on X:

Cole Hidalgo, Northwood: Hidalgo had two interceptions in the Timberwolves 22-7 Foxtrot League victory over Dana Hills on the road. Northwood is 8-2 overall entering the CIF playoffs Friday.

Joseph Harper, Northwood: Harper had about 150 yards rushing and was second in the team in tackling in the victory, according to Coach JC Clarke.

Donald Longo, Northwood: The senior linebacker led a strong defensive effort for Northwood and was the top tackler in the road win, Clarke said.

Caden Jones, Woodbridge: The Warriors quarterback completed 16 of 21 passes for 277 yards and five touchdowns in the team’s 50-18 victory over Buena Park that helped Woodbridge clinch a berth in the CIF Division 12 passes.

Aydrien Garnica, Woodbridge: The wide receiver had nine catches for 131 yards and three touchdowns in the win, the Warriors third league victory in a row.

Daniel Joya, Century: The Centurions quarterback completed 14 of 17 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns in a 41-7 Zeta League victory vs. Godinez that clinched a CIF playoff berth for Century. He also had 48 yards rushing on seven carries and seven lead tackles on defense.

Noe Najera, Century: The running back rushed for 156 yards on 14 carries and three touchdowns and also had a receiving TD in the win. He also had six lead tackles.

Jose Jimenez, Century: He had three receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown and on defense, had seven lead tackles, six assisted tackles and broke up one pass.

Matt Peters, Calvary Chapel: Peters led the Eagles in rushing with 16 carries for 120 yards in a 17-16 Sigma League loss vs. Los Amigos. He also completed 8 of 15 for 138 yards. Quinlan Russell completed 2 of 2 passes for 14 yards.

Adrian Ramirez, Los Amigos: Ramirez led the Lobos to a 17-16 victory over Calvary Chapel that clinched the Sigma League title. He scored on a 1-yard TD in the final minute to lift Los Amigos to the win.

Eli Bray, Crean Lutheran: The Saints running back rushed for 116 yards on 13 carries and two touchdowns in a 35-7 Epsilon League victory over Laguna Hills.

Noah Tagaloa, Segerstrom: Tagaloa had three touchdowns to lead the Jaguars to a 47-19 Kappa League victory over Garden Grove. Coach Joseph Tagaloa’s team is seeded No. 2 in the CIF Divison 8 playoffs.

Justin Tribble, University: The Trojans quarterback completed 11 of 14 passes for 201 yards and four touchdowns in Uni’s 35-14 Omicron League victory over Katella.

Carl Oldham, University: The Trojans receiver caught seven passes for 142 yards and three touchdowns in the win.

Garrett Hunnicutt, Marina: The Vikings quarterback completed 10 passes for 170 yards and two TDs and also rushed for 54 yards in the teams’ 27-24 double overtime victory over Beckman that helped the Vikings earn a share of the Lambda League title.

Noah Czaykowski, Beckman: He caught eight passes for 105 yards for the Patriots and on defense, had three interceptions.

Andre Scott, Saddleback: Scott had another big offensive game for the Roadrunners and threw a 34-yard TD pass to Andrew Alvarez in a 23-0 victory over Magnolia that Saddleback clinch the outright league title.

Addison Adams, Pacifica: Adams had three touchdowns runs to help Pacifica defeat Portola 28-0 Thursday night. The Mariners clinched the Omicron League title with the win.

—Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone; timburt@ocsportszone.com