Crean Lutheran’s Ethan Haugsland puts the stop on Lamont Gooden of Rancho Cucamonga during Friday’s CIF Division 2 playoff game. (Photo courtesy Howard Lyon).
CIF playoffs began for Orange County teams last week and OC Sports Zone had photos of four of the games. Here’s some new ones:
To see the slide show, click on the first photo:
Costa Mesa running back and captain Gavin Garza and his teammates walk out to the field on Friday night.
PHOTO: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Crean Lutheran players and Coach Rick Curtis run out for Friday's CIF playoff game.
Photo courtesy John Luciano
Rancho Alamitos quarterback Osvaldo Ramos focuses during pregame warmups.
PHOTO: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Costa Mesa quarterback Mathew Barrientes tosses the football during pregame warmups.
PHOTO: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Crean Lutheran's Adonijah Moenoa for Crean leads the way for Caleb Bey Jr.
Photo courtesy Howard Lyon
Rancho Alamitos Erick Garcia comes runs routes during pregame warmups.
PHOTO: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Rancho Alamitos Aidan Martinez leads the line during pregame warmups.
PHOTO: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Crean Lutheran quarterback Caden Jones throws the ball downfield during the playoff game.
Photo courtesy Ted Rigoni
Costa Mesa defensive back Xavier Bennett focuses during pregame warmups.
PHOTO: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Rancho Alamitos captain and receiver Joe Vazquez warms up on Friday night prior to the First Round game against Costa Mesa.
PHOTO: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Costa Mesa lineman Sebastian Suarez stretches prior to Friday's CIF matchup against Rancho Alamitos.
PHOTO: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Costa Mesa Coach Gary Gonzalez (left) and Rancho Alamitos Coach Mike Enright interact before the first round of the CIF Division 12 playoffs.
PHOTO: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Costa Mesa players, led by Vance Kirby, line up for warm ups.
PHOTO: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
University was led by (from left) DeAndre Miller, Dylan Elmer, Charlie Carmichael and Henry De Assis in the win over Twentynine Palms.
PHOTO: Jake Rhodes, For OC Sports Zone
Rancho Alamitos' Osvaldo Ramos loosens up his arm during pregame warmups.
PHOTO: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Rancho Alamitos defensive back Ozias Oiofi can't get a grasp on Costa Mesa running back Gavin Garza.
PHOTO: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Crean Lutheran's Eden Gamiz evades the Rancho Cucamonga defense.
Photo courtesy John Luciano
Segerstrom's Julio Cortes warms up before the CIF playoff game.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman
Rancho Alamitos' Osvaldo Ramos, looks for an open receiver.
PHOTO: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Rancho Alamitos senior Jacob Molina looks on in-between plays on Friday night.
PHOTO: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Segerstrom band member performs at halftime of the CIF playoff game.
Photo courtesy Mark Bausman
Members of the Costa Mesa defense, led by linebacker Louis Arreola prepare to resume the game after a second half timeout.
PHOTO: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Crean Lutheran's Aaron Nicasio prepares for the game.
Photo courtesy Ted Rigoni
Rancho Alamitos cheerleaders root for the Vaqueros on Friday night.
PHOTO: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
Members of the Rancho Alamitos Marching Band prepare to perform prior to Friday night's Division 12 playoff game against Costa Mesa.
PHOTO: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone
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