Aliso Niguel football team storms past Foothill 45-20 and moves on to face Garden Grove in Division 9 playoffs

Eduardo Mayen of Aliso Niguel gains yards in Friday’s game vs. Foothill (Photos: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone)

Aliso Niguel’s football team captured a 45-20 victory over Foothill Friday night at Tustin to advance to the second round of the CIF Division 9 playoffs.

The Wolverines (10-1) will host Garden Grove Friday at 7 p.m.

In Friday’s game against Foothill, visiting Aliso Niguel jumped out to a 21-7 lead at halftime and broke the game open by outscoring Foothill 24-7 in the final quarter.

Foothill, the North Hills League champion, finished the season 4-7.

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The Foothill Knights take the field for Friday's game.

Aliso Niguel gets fired up before Friday's game.

Foothill captains (from left)Dylan Ventress, Nathanael Wright, Joseph Chu and JD Curran meet for the coin toss Friday night.

Eduardo Mayen of Aliso Niguel tries to get around the corner Friday night.

Aliso Niguel cheerleaders support their team against Foothill.

Foothill quarterback JD Curran drops back to pass Friday night.

Aliso Niguel quarterback Kyle Robertson passes the ball to Eduardo Mayen Friday night.

Aliso Niguel's Noah Guerreo tries to elude the tackle of Foothill's Nicholas Fierro.

Roman Pistone of Foothill picks up a gain against Aliso Niguel.

Aliso Niguel's Jacob Kuhn advances the ball Friday night.

Kyle Robertson of Aliso Niguel picks up yards against Foothill.

Max Carvalho of Aliso Niguel gains yards against Foothill Friday night.