May 5, 2024

OC Sports Zone: Community First

FOOTBALL 2021: Young Pacifica team looking for growth during spring season

Pacifica High football coach Vinnie Lopez talks to his players after a game in 2019. (File photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone)

Pacifica High School’s football team, led by sophomore quarterback Darius Cowens, opens the season Friday night, playing at Fullerton High School.

“We are fairly young this year but are looking for growth this spring season as we prepare for the fall 2021 season,” said Coach Vinnie Lopez. “We are excited to get started and get in some games for our seniors. Our goal is to win the Empire League.” 

Other top players for the Mariners include senior wide receiver Jamaal Fisher, senior wide receiver/safety C.J. Washington, senior lineman Tim Kim and junior lineman Sean Mora.

MARINERS SCHEDULE

Friday, March 12, at Fullerton

Friday, March 19, vs. Kennedy at Bolsa Grande

Friday, March 26, at Tustin

Friday, April 2, vs. Valencia at Garden Grove

Thursday, April 8, vs. Cypress at Western

Thursday, April 15, vs. Crean Lutheran at Bolsa Grande

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