PHOTOS: Inglewood ends Irvine’s two-game winning streak with 34-21 non-league victory

Irvine quarterback Beck Moss drops back to pass in Friday’s game against Inglewood. (Photos courtesy Jim Tomlin, For OC Sports Zone)

Irvine High’s football team put up a battle but Inglewood finished strong and captured a 34-21 nonleague victory Friday night on homecoming for Irvine at Irvine Stadium. It was also senior night for the Vaqueros.

The game was arranged in the middle of the week after Woodbridge had to cancel its scheduled game with Irvine due to injuries.

“Our players and myself were really crushed when we heard that Woodbridge couldn’t field a team,” Irvine Coach Tom Ricci said Saturday. “It’s a huge rivalry for us as well as our senior night and homecoming.  It was mid week so we had to make a quick decision. I talked with my coaches and players and families to see what they wanted to do.

“Do we take the forfeit win and just prepare for our next opponent, or do we try to challenge yourself to see what we’re really made of? We made the decision to challenge ourselves with a really good Inglewood team. In the end I couldn’t take another game from our seniors. Our kids played with a lot of heart and didn’t give up and I’m proud of them for that. I feel like we took another step forward. I also think we made the right decision.”

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Kade Zimmerman of Irvine picks up a gain after a catch Friday.

Irvine's Baden Tanikawa tries to make a stop in Friday's gane.

Irvine's Logen Wilson applies defensive pressure against Inglewood.

Tate Zimmerman attempts a field goal as No. 11 Kade Zimmerman (his brother) blocks.

Irvine (2-1) was led by quarterback Beck Moss, who completed 18 of 33 passes for 200 yards and one touchdown. He had three interceptions.

Kade Zimmerman hauled in nine catches for 91 yards. Cameron Goods was Irvine’s leading rusher with 45 yards on six carries and a touchdown.

Tate Zimmerman had three catches for 24 yards and hauled in a TD catch. He also made both of his field goal attempts, including one from 40 yards out.