PHOTOS: Crean Lutheran looking for first win after 22-7 loss to Saddleback Valley Christian

Quarterback Brody Jones scrambles for yardage for Crean Lutheran Friday. (Photo courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs/Wendy Rueter)

Crean Lutheran’s football team will be out to get into the win column on Thursday when it faces California Military Institute in Perris.

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Crean Lutheran quarterback Grant Olbricht drops back to pass Friday night.
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Crean Lutheran's Nico Taylor tries to break a tackle.
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Nolan Folsom of Crean Lutheran tries to haul in a pass Friday.
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Crean Lutheran quarterback Brody Jones drops back to pass Friday.
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Connor Grace kicks the ball as Brody Jones holds for him Friday.
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Crean Lutheran's Joseph Friske (left) and Matthew Mahoney celebrate after a big play.
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Joseph Friske of Crean Lutheran hauls in a catch Friday night.
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Nolan Folsom picks up yards for the Saints Friday night.
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The Saints (0-2) lost to Saddleback Valley Christian 22-7 Friday night at JSerra. Saddleback Valley Christian evened its mark at 1-1 behind the play of Tate Scott, who rushed for 167 yards and one touchdown and Evan Spry, who rushed for 79 yards and two touchdowns.

“The Saints had a very rough night on Friday,” said Crean Lutheran Coach Randall Reynoso. “While SVC was playing inspired football, Crean Lutheran lacked any passion or fight most of the evening. The offense performed extremely poor, turning the ball over five times and the line was not blocking like they could have.

“Defensively, missed tackles were an issue again and the unit did not wake up until the second half. Slow starts have become the norm for us. The kick game looked good, with another solid night from Connor Grace and another blocked kick and recovered fumble from our return units.”

Reynoso also looked ahead to this week’s game against CMI (0-2).

“It’s time to see what the Saints players and coaches are made of going into the week two match-up against CMI, who’s coming off two lopsided losses, but will no doubt look to rebound against the Saints,” he said.