Beckman football team helps playoff chances with 24-12 PCL victory over Northwood

Omar Abdullah of Beckman picks up yards in Thursday’s game against Northwood. (Photo courtesy Mark Bausman).

Beckman’s football team improved its chances of advancing to the CIF playoffs with a 24-12 Pacific Coast League victory over Northwood Thursday night at Tustin.

Omar Abdullah rushed for 190 yards and scored on a 27-yard TD pass from quarterback Jason Cheng and also ran for a 67-yard touchdown to lead the Patriots (5-4, 2-2).

Jamar Coleman had a 31-yard field goal late in the third quarter to give the Patriots a 24-12 lead.

Northwood quarterback Jaden Piazza threw two TD passes to Luke Demaio – for 1 and 67 yards but Piazza and the other Northwood quarterback Tanner Buck were intercepted a total of five times.

Beckman took the opening lead when Cheng connected with Aiden Fordyce on an 8-yard TD pass in the first quarter.

Northwood (6-3, 2-2) still has a shot at advancing to the CIF playoffs but the Timberwolves may have to knock off Irvine next week to advance.

Beckman wraps up PCL play next Friday at University.

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